Oliver Sanderson is engaged with a leading Logistics business to source a Legal Counsel & Assistant Company Secretary.
Reporting to the General Counsel & Company Secretary, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the Board, advising senior stakeholders and delivering first-class legal and governance support across the Group.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a corporate/commercial solicitor looking to broaden their in-house experience within a dynamic, listed business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Board and Committee meetings, including agendas, Board papers and minutes.
- Assist with the Annual Report & Accounts, AGM and stock exchange announcements.
- Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, UK Corporate Governance Code and Listing Rules.
- Maintain statutory records and support shareholder communications.
- Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
- Provide pragmatic legal advice on corporate, commercial, governance and regulatory matters.
- Support M&A transactions, due diligence and strategic projects.
- Assist with compliance programmes, including data protection, anti-bribery and whistleblowing.
- Work closely with senior leaders, external advisers and colleagues across the business.
About You:
You’ll be a qualified Solicitor with strong corporate and commercial legal experience and exposure to company secretarial work within a UK listed plc or similar regulated environment.
You’ll combine excellent technical ability with commercial judgement, exceptional attention to detail and the confidence to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders. CGI (ICSA) qualification, or an interest in working towards one, would be advantageous.
This is a rare opportunity to join a successful UK listed business in a broad, high-profile role offering exposure to Board-level governance, strategic legal work and career development within a supportive, collaborative legal team.
A competitive salary, bonus and benefits package is on offer.
This is a hybrid role based in Warrington, with an expectation of 2 – 3 days per week in the office.
If this opportunity resonates with your career aspirations and you have the skillset required, apply today!
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