Your new company

Are you seeking a new job as a Senior Manager with a big 4 organisation: AI, technology, anti-money laundering, data protection and data privacy ?

In your new role with a global professional services network where you will be part of a dynamic team.

You will build a global network, make an impact and help shape the future of professional services.

You will be managing complex legal and regulatory risks across multiple jurisdictions. You will bring your experience as a regulatory lawyer to provide clear, business -focussed legal advice to both operational and corporate teams, while working closely with legal professionals around the world. This is a broad and sophisticated generalist position with strong regulatory dimensions. It is the ideal role for you if you're looking to make a global impact in a fast-paced environment.

Your new role

• Your job title will be Assistant General Counsel – Senior Manager whereby you will be part of a small team working with a larger global department.
• Provide legal support on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters for a global professional services organisation.
• Advise on technology, data privacy, data protection, AI and related matters and provide general support on other day-to-day commercial and regulatory legal matters which arise.
• Help manage the organisation's compliance with all relevant laws and regulations in applicable jurisdictions and applicable network policies.
• Support the Technology and Risk Management teams by providing legal support for their activities.
• Help manage the legal needs of our global delivery centre subsidiaries.
• Help develop and implement governance and operational policies, procedures and playbooks.
• Manage external legal counsel in multiple jurisdictions and ensure work is done on a cost-effective and efficient basis.
• Review and advise on new services and solutions including the organisations governance process and specialised legal and regulatory issues focused on technology, data privacy, data protection and AI.
• Balance the need to deliver practical and business-focused advice while managing the departments risk appetite and compliance obligations.
• Make presentations and write articles on important legal topics.
• Mentor and support junior members of the wider team.
• Develop collaborative relationships across the network of member firms.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experienced UK-qualified lawyer (or equivalent if qualified outside the UK) with significant time spent at a major law firm.
• Private practice experience with regulatory and some exposure to data protection
• 8–12 years post-qualified (guideline only)
• Expert-level legal skills with a demonstrated ability to lead complex legal and regulatory matters.
• Expertise negotiating, drafting and reviewing transaction and commercial agreements and advising on laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• An advanced risk management and strategic mindset with the ability to quickly spot issues and recommend mitigation options that enable the business to meet our objectives without taking on unacceptable risks.
• Able to work independently and manage complex files while also collaborating with business teams and other Office General Counsel team members.
• Balances the needs and demands of a fast-growing global business with legal and compliance risk management.
• Self-motivated and thrives in a fast-paced environment working with many different global stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

What you'll get in return

• 25 days annual leave excluding bank holidays
• Day off on your birthday
• Life Insurance
• Working with an experienced global team
• Hybrid
• Circa £155,000, plus bonus and car allowance

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 to Michelle.Horton@hays.com, or call us now 020 346 50140.

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