In-House Legal Counsel
SecuriGroup is a security company licensed by the Home Office regulator, the Security Industry Authority.
Employing over 3,000 employees, and servicing 500 clients across the UK and ROI requires constant and ongoing legal support for the maintenance of contracts, whether those be written internally or issued to the Company by new clients.
This is SecuriGroup’s second employment of an in-house legal counsel, following the recent retirement of our first dedicated appointment. As such, it is a unique opportunity for an individual to help shape the future of a fast-growing business.
Requirements and Responsibilities
- To complete regular and exhaustive reviews of client contracts. Clauses and liabilities are becoming increasingly complex and high risk, so Company protection is a priority for the executive
- Supporting the HR and Commercial teams with the review and updating of internal contracts to ensure they reflect changing legislation and legal precedent
- Providing advice and direction to executive members and directors
- To assist with the development of improved document control systems, to better manage the changes to existing clients with historic, outdated, or inaccurate/inappropriate agreements
- To advise on best practice, and improved methods of working with contracts and legal obligations
- To provide input and guidance to the Company’s risk committee
Support Provided
- Regular and everyday access to the Managing Director, Commercial Director and other senior personnel
- Access to third party HR support from an external provider
- Training courses and development opportunities for personal and professional development
- Outside legal counsel for Trademark protection
Skills, Experience, and Expectations
- Able to quickly familiarize with legal and regulatory obligations in the licensed security industry
- Experience in service companies or similar, with proven ability to learn and advise
- Adaptive, committed to continuous improvement, and staying updated on legal changes
- Willing to support all business areas, from local issues to major contract negotiations
- Strong communication skills, confident in presenting to a board of directors
- Working 2/3 days per week
£70k FTE
CV and covering letter to david.mcsheffrey@securigroup.co.uk and mhairi.macdonald@securigroup.co.uk