Legal Counsel, Corporate Governance & Compliance (2-5 PQE)

About the role

A private equity-backed digital infrastructure platform is appointing a Legal Counsel for Corporate Governance and Compliance to join its established legal team. This is a newly created headcount reporting to the Head of Legal, covering corporate governance, compliance, regulatory and corporate secretarial matters. It suits a lawyer seeking a commercially engaging in-house role in a fast-growing infrastructure platform, and is open to current in-house lawyers and those moving from private practice.

Key responsibilities

• Advise the business on corporate governance, compliance and regulatory matters.
• Support the development, implementation and ongoing enhancement of governance and compliance frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Advise on corporate secretarial and entity governance, including board and shareholder processes, statutory requirements and corporate records.
• Support board and committee activities, including preparation and review of documentation and corporate approvals.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise on their potential impact.
• Work with legal, compliance, finance and other stakeholders on governance and regulatory initiatives.
• Support internal compliance reviews, training and risk management initiatives.
• Manage external counsel and corporate service providers where required.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer with approximately 2-5 years' PQE.
• Experience across corporate governance, regulatory, compliance and/or corporate secretarial matters.
• Candidates from a leading law firm or an established in-house legal team will both be considered.
• Corporate or corporate advisory experience with governance and regulatory exposure is highly relevant.

Required skills

• Strong drafting, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially minded, proactive and comfortable in a dynamic, fast-growing environment.