Director of Legal and Governance; Maternity Cover

Director of Legal and Governance; Maternity Cover

Posted 3 days ago by Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Ltd

Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, UK

Summary: The Director of Legal & Governance (Maternity Cover) is a pivotal executive role responsible for leading legal, governance, procurement, data protection, and quality assurance functions within the organization. This full-time, 10-month contract position requires a highly experienced governance professional to shape organizational strategy and oversight while serving on the Senior Leadership Team. The role involves significant responsibilities, including acting as Board Secretary and Data Protection Officer. The position is home-based with some travel required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serving as Board Secretary, ensuring the smooth running of the Board and Committees
  • Acting as the Data Protection Officer, leading GDPR compliance and data strategy
  • Providing strategic leadership on legal, procurement, governance, and risk matters
  • Supporting high-level decision-making with the CEO, Board, and Executive team
  • Overseeing supplier contracts, procurement processes, and legal due diligence
  • Leading risk and quality assurance frameworks that safeguard organisational resilience
  • Acting as an internal consultant and advisor across all compliance functions

Key Skills:

  • A degree or master's in Law, Governance, Business or Finance, or part/full Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) qualification
  • Experience in a Company Secretary or Board Secretary role, ideally within the public or not-for-profit sector
  • Strong understanding of governance frameworks, legal risk, and regulatory compliance
  • Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams with a collaborative, service-minded approach
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with stakeholders at all levels

Salary (Rate): £90,000 yearly

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Director of Legal & Governance (Maternity Cover)

Up to 90,000 + Car allowance
Home-based with some travel
Full-time 10-month contract Flexible working available

We're seeking a confident, highly experienced governance professional to join us in a Director-level position leading our legal, governance, procurement, data protection, and quality assurance functions. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a pivotal executive role that sits on the Senior Leadership Team, shaping organisational strategy and oversight.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Serving as Board Secretary, ensuring the smooth running of the Board and Committees

  • Acting as the Data Protection Officer, leading GDPR compliance and data strategy

  • Providing strategic leadership on legal, procurement, governance, and risk matters

  • Supporting high-level decision-making with the CEO, Board, and Executive team

  • Overseeing supplier contracts, procurement processes, and legal due diligence

  • Leading risk and quality assurance frameworks that safeguard organisational resilience

  • Acting as an internal consultant and advisor across all compliance functions

What We're Looking For:

  • A degree or master's in Law, Governance, Business or Finance, or part/full Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) qualification

  • Experience in a Company Secretary or Board Secretary role, ideally within the public or not-for-profit sector

  • Strong understanding of governance frameworks, legal risk, and regulatory compliance

  • Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams with a collaborative, service-minded approach

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with stakeholders at all levels

What You'll Receive:

  • Competitive salary and car allowance

  • Generous pension contribution

  • 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, rising with service

  • Home office set-up support & company tech

  • Flexible holiday purchase scheme

  • Cycle to work & e-car lease schemes

  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme