Chief Legal and Compliance Officer

Job description / Role

* Opportunity to lead and develop the legal operations of a successful and growing organisation
* Must have proven, senior level, legal & compliance experience with relevant sector expertise

Client Details

A successful and well funded organisation with a portfolio of exciting ventures, each possessing significant growth prospects. Focused on Agriculture, Food Distribution and Retail

Description

* Offer legal guidance on strategic initiatives and transactions.
* Develop and implement compliance programs to ensure adherence to regulations.
* Manage legal risks associated with business operations.
* Oversee the legal team and external counsel.
* Negotiate and draft contracts, agreements, and legal documents.

Job Offer

* Competitive, all-inclusive, tax free salary package
* Opportunity to play an impactful role in the ongoing evolution of an exciting, growing company in a brand new role

Requirements

* Minimum 12 years of legal experience, with a focus on specified industries.
* Proven experience in managing legal and compliance functions.
* Strong negotiation and communication skills.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.