Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate Governance, Office of the General Counsel - 12 months FTC

Deloitte

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
Connect to your IndustryOur purpose globally is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people and society. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and so we are focused on building a firm where everyone can thrive and do their best work, one that is truly inclusive and reflective of society and has our shared values at its core. In Deloitte UK, we have an opportunity to ensure that our people experience ambition, together with our purpose and shared values are truly activated locally and embedded into the core of our business.Connect to your career at DeloitteDeloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.Connect to your opportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Governance/Regulatory lawyer with experience of professional services or financial services to support the Deputy General Counsel with UK Governance and Regulatory matters; and to lead the internally facing UK Company Secretary services.This role requires a breadth of experience and offers broad exposure to the UK Firm's Governance bodies and Senior Leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesCorporate Governance & Regulatory
  • Supporting the Deputy GC with firm governance and regulatory matters relating to UK firm.
  • Navigating and advising (including the preparation of concise written guidance) on the relevant governance codes (including Audit Firm Governance Code and wider Corporate Governance frameworks) and related regulatory institute considerations (e.g. ICAEW) matters to support ongoing regulatory compliance.
  • Working collaboratively across the UK firm with colleagues based in the Business and Enabling Functions who specialise in regulatory matters, working collaboratively to the firm's ongoing compliance.
  • Advising on constitutional matters, duties and responsibilities in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, contractual and policy provisions in respect of the Firm's governance bodies and legal entities.
  • Overseeing the production of papers, minutes and resolutions where appropriate.
  • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
Company Secretarial leadership
  • Leading the internally facing Company Secretary function.
  • Overseeing the Company Secretarial services ensuring these are best in class and fully integrated into the Firm's operations with a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Supporting the growth and professional development of the Company Secretarial team.
  • Supporting with a wide variety of LLP and Partnership interpretation matters. This will involve working across the firm supporting all areas of the Business, utilising the support of subject matter experts where required.
  • Developing knowledge of and advising on best practices.
Connect to your skills and professional experienceYou're a natural at collaborating for impact. Someone who understands how our business works and can collaborate across the business with people and teams at all levels. We're all about letting our leaders lead, so we'll give you the breathing space you need to do so. We're also keen to let your creative strengths shine, and to make your own distinctive impact.The candidate will be an experienced UK corporate lawyer with a deep understanding and experience of UK company law and corporate governance and relevant professional services firm regulatory landscape (including the Audit Firm Governance Code).Skills and Experience
  • Experienced UK qualified corporate lawyer with corporate governance and regulatory experience and a deep understanding of UK company law and corporate governance from a professional or financial services background (including an understanding of the Audit Firm Governance Code).
  • Understanding of LLPs and relevant LLP regulations.
  • In-house experience (some Professional Services or equivalent large complex organisational experience)
  • Strong understanding of professional bodies (e.g. ICAEW and other similar institutes and authorities)
  • Highly organised and capable of managing wide range of senior stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to understand complex issues and bring stakeholders and material together.
  • Strong understanding of the Firm's corporate structure, legal entities and related compliance requirements.
  • High integrity, absolute discretion, professionalism, maintains strict confidentiality.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Pragmatic, commercially minded and solution focussed.
  • Leadership capabilities - able to lead a small team of 2.
  • Strategic thinking self-starter, with strong project management and time management skills.
  • Team player
  • Demonstrate alignment with and behaviour consistent with our Shared Values
  • Flexible approach, “can do” attitude, and ability to learn new areas quickly
Connect to your business - Enabling FunctionsCollaboration is central to everything we do at Deloitte. From IT to HR, marketing and more, our teams help to support the wider business in everything they do. Bringing your individual skills and specialist knowledge, you can make a far-reaching impact. Come join us.Finance and LegalWe provide financial management and accounting support that is aligned to each area of Deloitte's business as well as the leadership team. We prepare the statutory and regulatory reporting required for Deloitte LLP and several other areas, whilst our General Counsel provides legal advice to the Board, the Executive and the Managing Partners.Personal independenceRegulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.Connect with your colleagues"Deloitte's a large, complex and fast-paced organisation but it's open to new ideas. Everyone is encouraged to show initiative and challenge the norm.” -Lisa, Enabling FunctionsOur hybrid working policyYou'll be based in London with hybrid working.At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.Connect to your return to work opportunityAre you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break?For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application.Our commitment to youMaking an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead.Connect to your next stepA career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level.Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careersRTWPROG WPFULL SLICSS

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