Listed business requires a qualified solicitor for a company secretary role based in the North West.
Responsibilities will include;
• Working closely with the commercial managers across the global business, responsible for providing legal support and advice on trademarks, contracts, tenders and commercial agreements, including the drafting and review of commercial contracts
• Liaise with and manage external legal counsel both in the UK and abroad
• Providing full Company Secretarial service as required for an AIM listed PLC
• Providing general advice to the Board
• Lead on corporate actions such as restructuring, mergers, acquisitions and divestments.
• Attend and minute Board and Committee meetings and act as an advisor to the Board on all governance and risk management matters
• Keeping under close review all legislative, regulatory and corporate governance developments that might affect the company's constitution, and ensuring the board is fully briefed on these and that it has regard to them when taking decisions.
Desired Skills and Experience
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
• Qualified solicitor
• A minimum 5 years experience post qualification gained as In House Counsel for an AIM Company or supporting role in a FTSE business
• Experience of international commercial law, especially USA desirable
Salary commensurate with experience.
