Job Vacancy Details
Legal Director
Financial Services
Swindon
Permanent ⁄ £70000 - £100000
Updated September 14, 2008
As part of the plan for continued growth at Openwork there is a rare and excellent opportunity for a senior lawyer to become Legal Director. This will be the first in-house legal position and will be tasked with providing professional management and expertise to oversee the regulatory operations of the business, manage external legal advisers and provide commercial legal advice across all functions.
This position, located within an hour's train journey from London, will offer city quality work within a regional setting. The purpose of this appointment is crucial to ensure Openwork:
• fulfils its regulatory obligations to the Financial Services Authority.
• operates effective regulatory, commercial and legal risk management
• maximises its potential in future M&A activity.
Who we're looking for
The ideal candidate for the Legal Director position should have a strong relevant history and understanding of financial services, regulatory and compliance work plus an impressive commercial record within business management. It is anticipated that this role will, after a period of induction, join the executive committee and relevant boards, so there is a real need for the gravitas and influencing ability only gained from a successful career.
About our client
Openwork is a retail financial services business, with an IFA and multi-tie network, launched in June 2005 with the purpose of helping clients meet their financial objectives through the provision of top tier, quality products and services with trusted, face to face advice from their c2600 professional advisers.
The Openwork network is currently number 2 in top 100 advice firms in the UK, based on annual premiums.
What's on offer
In return the successful candidate will receive a market leading six figure salary package and a personal share in the future value of the business plus the autonomy and opportunity to really make a mark within this entrepreneurial, growing organisation
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on + 44 (0) 117 927 1440.
Job Ref: 12954959
Your application will be sent to James Averis.
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