Legal Compliance Counsel

  • Job Reference: 1457292656-2
  • Date Posted: 1 October 2024
  • Recruiter: Clifton Search
  • Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Salary: On Application

Job Description

The opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced solicitor or barrister to lead all Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC), ethics, and compliance matters for a global high tech corporation.

Main responsibilities:

  • Design and maintain compliance programs in collaboration with Corporate Affairs, Legal, and Compliance teams
  • Provide legal support and guidance on compliance, ethics, and risk management
  • Support product safety/health and safety matters
  • Offer commercially focused legal advice to internal stakeholders and assist with regulatory interactions
  • Prepare and submit regulatory reports and disclosures
  • Monitor legislative changes, communicate advice to colleagues, and stay up to date with best practice in Ethical Compliance

Background required:

  • Strong compliance and ethics background, including Anti-bribery and Corruption and internal investigations
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to analyze complex legal and regulatory issues and provide practical solutions aligned with business goals

A UK Qualified Solicitor or Barrister is essential

Nice to have experience:

  • Experience in Health and Safety matters
  • Familiarity with the defence, aviation, manufacturing, or technology sectors
  • In-house experience would be beneficial

Hybrid working available from one of a number of UK sites.