Senior Legal Counsel – Compliance
JOB_53839324783051Job type
PermanentLocation
CheshireWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
In-house LegalIndustry
LegalPay
£Excellent
Senior Legal Counsel - Compliance - Cheshire
Your new company
This company is a global leader in its sector, operating across multiple regions and committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethics, governance and regulatory compliance. With an established reputation for innovation, integrity and long-term growth, the business is expanding its global legal team and is looking for an experienced Senior Compliance Counsel to play a key role in driving a robust and effective compliance framework worldwide.
Your new role
What you'll need to succeed
What you'll get in return
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on 0161 228 7770.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
This company is a global leader in its sector, operating across multiple regions and committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethics, governance and regulatory compliance. With an established reputation for innovation, integrity and long-term growth, the business is expanding its global legal team and is looking for an experienced Senior Compliance Counsel to play a key role in driving a robust and effective compliance framework worldwide.
Your new role
As Senior Legal Compliance Counsel, you will be at the heart of the organisation’s global compliance programme. You will provide expert legal advice on sanctions and export controls, anti‑corruption, anti‑trust and competition law, data protection and wider compliance matters. You will lead and support key initiatives, partner with business leaders across regions, and ensure that policies, processes and controls remain strong, effective and fit for purpose. Your responsibilities will include conducting and approving compliance due diligence, managing specialist external counsel, reviewing compliance aspects of commercial contracts, drafting and implementing global compliance policies, and delivering high‑quality training. You will also conduct internal investigations, support whistle-blower reports, carry out cross-regional compliance assessments, and contribute to board level reporting. This is a varied, high‑impact role with significant autonomy and visibility across the business.
What you'll need to succeed
- A legal qualification (Solicitor, Barrister, CILEX or equivalent) with 8+ years' PQE.
- Strong experience in legal compliance, ideally including sanctions, export controls, anti‑corruption, competition/antitrust and data protection.
- Previous in‑house experience and the ability to work confidently and independently.
- Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent organisational abilities, with the capability to manage complex, multi‑stream projects.
- A practical, solutions‑focused mindset with the judgement to balance legal risk with business needs.
- Willingness to undertake occasional international travel with occasional short‑notice travel for urgent matters.
What you'll get in return
In return, you’ll join a respected global organisation where compliance is a strategic priority and where your expertise will have real influence. You will benefit from an excellent rewards package, including:
- Up to 10% employee and 15% employer pension contributions
- Annual bonus of up to 30% of basic salary
- 6x death‑in‑service cover
- Private medical insurance
- 25 days’ annual leave, increasing to 28 days with length of service
- Save As You Earn scheme
You’ll also have the opportunity to develop professionally, work on high‑impact global projects, and build a long‑term career within a supportive, expert Legal Compliance team.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on 0161 228 7770.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Senior Legal Counsel – ComplianceJOB_538393247830512026-03-242026-06-23
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