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
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
