Legal and Compliance Officer

Our client, a well known manufacturing business in the region are looking to appoint a Legal and Compliance Officer to join their family run business. This position offers a unique opportunity to act as the key legal contact within the organisation — managing contracts, advising stakeholders, and ensuring that compliance standards are consistently met across all business areas. You’ll take ownership of contract review and negotiation processes, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives while supporting internal teams with clear, pragmatic advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update standard contract templates, legal registers, and compliance documentation.
• Support the business with GDPR compliance, including data protection training and policy management.
• Review, draft, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts and legal agreements, including NDAs and supplier terms.
• Conduct legal research and risk assessments to ensure all company contracts align with internal contracting principles and best practice.
• Provide clear, actionable advice to management and operational teams on contractual, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle — from initial review to final execution — ensuring all stakeholders are kept informed.
• Assist with company-wide compliance initiatives, including anti-bribery, corporate governance, and regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate and minute contract review meetings, prepare reports, and oversee administrative and filing processes.

Skills, Experience & Attributes

• Degree in Law, Legal Studies, or equivalent qualification (essential).
• Demonstrable experience in contract law, commercial agreements, and intellectual property within a corporate or in-house environment.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to identify and manage risk effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational ability, capable of managing multiple matters simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all business levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident using digital tools for document management and reporting.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently while supporting cross-functional teams.

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