Social network you want to login/join with:Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.General Counsel and Company Secretary, Ringwoodcol-narrow-leftClient:Churchill Living (Developments) PLCLocation:Ringwood, United KingdomJob Category:Other-EU work permit required:Yescol-narrow-rightJob Reference:de2337f22c4cJob Views:3Posted:23.05.2025Expiry Date:07.07.2025col-wideJob Description:Title: General Counsel and Company SecretaryLocation: Ringwood, HampshireAbout usChurchill Retirement PLC is the fastest growing company in the UK retirement house building sector. Were a family-run, privately-owned business with ambitious growth plans, currently employing 700 people.We build quality, purpose-built apartments in desirable locations across the UK for independent living in later life. Our developments aim to provide security, peace of mind, and independence for older adults.We have received numerous awards, including being ranked in the Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work and being named Housebuilder of the Year by the WhatHouse? Awards.About the roleReporting to the Chairman and CEO, you will serve as a legal advisor to the Executive Directors and Operations Board, providing pragmatic, commercial legal advice on various matters.The role involves advising on future projects and transactions, developing the company's legal strategy, and supporting in-house legal staff while coordinating with external professionals. You will ensure compliance with ethical standards and policies, attend board meetings, and oversee statutory obligations.About youYou should have a solid legal and commercial background, preferably from housebuilding or property sectors, with experience in corporate governance and company secretary duties. A qualified solicitor with at least 5 years PQE, and ideally a Chartered Secretary qualification (e.g., ICSA), is preferred.You will lead and develop a legal team, take a commercial approach to decision-making, and be a team player capable of working with diverse colleagues and external parties.Rewards includeDay off on your birthdayBuy and Sell holiday schemePrivate Medical for you and your familyHealth ScreeningLife AssuranceCharity initiatives through the Churchill FoundationApplication deadline: 12 February 2024We value your privacy. For details on data processing, please see our Privacy Policy.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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General Counsel and Company Secretary (Ringwood)