Legal and Compliance Lead (Qualified Lawyer)
Location: London (3 days in office 2 days remote)
Salary £70,000 to £85,000
Our client, a leading Global CRM company, is at the cutting edge of Customer Relationship Management, delivering innovative solutions to clients worldwide. As their business continues to expand, they are seeking a talented Legal and Compliance Lead to join their dynamic team, ensuring their operations adhere to the highest standards of legal and regulatory compliance.
For this role you MUST be a Qualified lawyer with 4-5 years experience, qualification can be either in the UK or overseas.
Key Responsibilities of the Legal and Compliance Lead:
- Manage and oversee our client's privacy and compliance roadmap, including global data protection compliance, policy updates, and process centralisation.
- Develop, implement, and maintain internal data privacy policies, ensuring adherence to regulations such as GDPR. Provide training to staff on data protection and privacy issues.
- Conduct comprehensive training sessions for employees on various legal matters, including compliance requirements, privacy policies, and acceptable use policies.
- Lead our client's legal compliance efforts across diverse areas, such as data protection laws, industry regulations, terms and conditions, and payment terms.
- Develop and implement scalable legal processes that facilitate business growth while ensuring strict compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Provide, and coordinate with external counsel when necessary, legal advice to various departments on matters including marketing campaigns, sales agreements, and new product launches.
- Offer expert guidance on the legal implications of data handling practices and support due diligence processes during fundraising activities.
- Collaborate with external law firms and consultancy firms to obtain specialised legal advice as the company continues to grow.
About You:
- Extensive experience in legal and compliance roles, ideally within the tech or SaaS industry.
- Strong knowledge of global data protection regulations, including GDPR.
- Proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive legal and compliance strategies.
- Excellent communication and training skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal staff.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative approach, with experience partnering with external legal professionals.
Why Join Our Client:
- Be part of a pioneering CRM company with a global reach and innovative approach.
- Work in a flexible and supportive environment, with opportunities for remote and hybrid working.
- Engage in a role that is crucial to the company's success and growth.
- Access to continuous professional development and growth opportunities.
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for legal and compliance excellence, we would love to hear from you. Join our client and play a key role in shaping their legal and compliance framework as they continue to grow and innovate.
This position pays a salary based on experience within the range of £70,000 to £85,000 and the role is based in London (3 days in office and 2 days remote).