Group Head of Legal and Co Sec

About Us

At Wealthtime, we take pride in our role as a multi-award-winning financial technology company, known for our outstanding 5-star service platform. Our journey is guided by our shared values and behaviours: 'Seek Opportunity', 'Nurture Each Other' and 'Simply Get Going.'

With new ownership since 2021 and significant investments of over £17 million, Wealthtime is on an exciting path of growth. Our team, consisting of approximately 300 dedicated individuals, is at the heart of our journey, and we welcome you to join us as we continue to make our mark in the industry.

About The Role

As the Group Head of Legal and Co Sec you will be responsible for providing clear and practical legal advice to the business and its leaders. You will manage the legal affairs for the entities within the Group and its commercial law compliance.

You will be responsible for ensuring the Group complies with relevant governance and legal requirements, as well as maintaining its high standards of corporate governance through the delivery of comprehensive company secretarial support to a number of boards and board committees.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely and practical legal advice to assist the business in achieving its strategic objectives
• Review and provide advice to the business upon request on matters concerning applicable contracts required for operation of the business, legal implications of company policies and procedures, and on strategic projects
• Handle potential and actual disputes, in coordination with internal and external resources
• Instruct and liaise with external counsel where engaged
• Ensure senior management are appraised of relevant legal issues, including new legislation which may have an impact on the group’s activities
• Identify and assess potential legal risks and issues, and ensure senior management are briefed accordingly
• Draft, review, negotiate and conclude a broad range of commercial contracts and documentation for business transactions
• Ensure contractual terms provide compliance with relevant regulations and legislation, and give full consideration to commercial factors
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, legal, and policy requirements arising from the group’s activities;
• Work with other departments and key stakeholders across the business to oversee and ensure legal compliance across the business;
• Deliver strategic corporate governance to ensure the group is able to maintain its high standards of corporate governance.
• Review the overall governance and policy framework for the group ensuring it is fit for purpose and provides clearly accountable decision making and oversight.
• Maintain accurate documentation of corporate governance activities and processes, including board and committee terms of reference, governance maps, statement of responsibilities and filings.
• Establish and ensure the effective delivery of company secretariat services for the Boards and its Committees so the company is able to comply with its financial and legal requirements.
  
  

You will, from time to time, be required to undertake other activities that fall within your capabilities as directed by management.

About You

You must be an individual who is a strategic and critical thinker with a high degree of discretion and professionalism. You should have experience within a regulated business that has gone through significant growth. You will have the capacity to assess complex legal matters and exercise sound judgement. You will be a trusted, authoritative adviser, who is dynamic and decisive, and visible as a leader.

You are expected to have excellent stakeholder management skills are required, as is the ability to negotiate, persuade, and influence, based on trust. You will also be a proven people leader who has a track record of team development. A qualified lawyer with significant experience and expertise at a senior level is essential.

Essential

• Be a UK qualified lawyer with experience either in private practice or in house
• Previous experience of the financial services industry including familiarity with FCA handbook, COBS, Treating Customers Fairly and SYSC requirements
• Have wide ranging commercial contracts experience
• Be able to build relationships, influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders across the business
• Have the motivation and ability to apply good commercial sense and follow company procedures at all times
• Be confident to continually deliver and improve excellence for clients and customers
• Have exceptional organizational and analytical skills
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  

Rewards & Benefits

Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary that reflects your skills and contributions.

Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model, balancing the comforts of home with the camaraderie of the office.

Yearly Discretionary Bonus: Look forward to a yearly discretionary bonus as a token of appreciation for your dedication.

Generous Holiday Package: You'll receive 34 days of holiday per calendar year, including bank holidays. Plus, we offer the option to purchase or sell up to 5 additional days per year, tailoring your time off to suit your needs.

Wellbeing at Heart: We understand the importance of your well-being, which is why we offer a Wellbeing day, allowing you to take a break when you need it most, whether it's for your birthday, moving house, or simply pampering yourself.

Professional Growth: We're committed to your professional development and will support and encourage your career advancement.

Comprehensive Health: You and your family's health is a priority for us. We provide a Private Medical scheme that can be extended to full family coverage, an Income protection scheme, and a Life assurance scheme.

Financial Security: Prepare for your future with our Group contributory pension scheme.

Travel with Ease: We offer interest-free season ticket loans to help with travel costs.

Giving Back: You can participate in our Wealthtime Foundation Day to support charitable activities.

Opportunities for Growth: We actively promote internal progression, so your journey with us can take you from agent to team leader and beyond.

Recognition Matters: Our excellent in the moment recognition scheme ensures your hard work is acknowledged and celebrated.

Wealthtime is an equal opportunities employer that places high value on a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognise that people work in different ways, appreciate alternative viewpoints, celebrate individuality, and cultivate a culture where everyone can be their authentic selves at work. We are deeply committed to fostering a diverse workforce and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, beliefs, cultures, gender identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and long-term health conditions.