Drive financial integrity and anti-corruption at Group level for MBDA, in this high-impact compliance position!

Salary: Up to £55,000, depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 - 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more .

The opportunity:

The Compliance Performance Officer acts as a key link between finance and compliance, helping to safeguard financial integrity, mitigate corruption and fraud risks. You will ensure consistent execution of control plans across the UK and our wider European entities, and the effective implementation of internal controls across both financial and non-financial processes.

This is a high visibility role with real influence - shaping governance standards, driving continuous improvement, and providing meaningful insights to senior stakeholders through robust reporting and analysis.

What we’re looking for from you :

• Experience in internal controls, audit, risk, finance, or compliance
• An understanding of financial processes and an interest in fraud prevention, anti-corruption and governance frameworks UK Bribery Act, FCPA, Sapin II).
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional stakeholders, across various locations including European.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and confidence presenting findings
• A proactive and detailed approach
• A background in Law or relevant degree in Law would be beneficial, but not essential

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Employee Relations Partner for a well known, multinational leading technology company working on a hybrid working basis for a 3 month term.

You will play a key part in delivering high quality employee relations support and ensuring consistency across complex change programmes.

You will collaborate closely with regional HR teams, legal partners, and centres of excellence to provide both proactive and reactive ER support.

The position requires a strong balance of strategic thinking and hands-on case management.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Partner with HR Business Partners, People/HR teams, and Legal to deliver change management initiatives (e.g., restructures, redundancies, TUPE, settlements, and exits)
• Support business leaders with restructuring, redeployment, and redundancy processes
• Act as an escalation point for complex employee relations cases and provide expert guidance
• Manage and resolve sensitive ER issues, including conducting thorough investigations and making objective recommendations
• Provide coaching to managers
• Maintain accurate case documentation
• Identify trends through ER data and recommend improvements to processes
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

About you:

• You will have a Degree (or equivalent) in HR, Employment Law, or a related field
• You will have solid demonstrable experience in an Employee Relations specialist role
• Experience working within a complex, global, matrixed organisation
• Strong expertise in UK employment law (Ireland knowledge beneficial)
• Proven track record supporting change management programmes
• Experience in media, technology, or entertainment industries is advantageous

For an opportunity to work for a market leader with great exposure to complex and high impact ER work, apply today.

GRC Analyst - Data Protection & GDPR Compliance

Fixed Term Contract, 12 months - 45k - 50k

Location: Hybrid - Birmingham

Your new company:

I am looking to recruit a GRC Analyst, focusing on Data Protection and GDPR, to join a leader in the hospitality space, with the role focusing on GRC activities, with a strong focus on information security, privacy, and regulatory assurance across the organisation.

The role responsibilities:

This role focusses on data protection assurance and GDPR compliance, ensuring personal data is processed lawfully, and in line with regulatory and organisational requirements. Key parts of the role:

• Reviewing how personal data is used across systems, business processes, and technology solutions.
• Identifying opportunities to reduce, anonymise, or eliminate personal data processing where it is not essential to business needs.
• Support the review, development, and rollout of information security and data protection policies.
• Contribute to the management of information security, third party, and privacy risk registers.
• Assist with internal and external audits, including GDPR assurance, PCI DSS, and financial audits.
• Track remediation of identified security, privacy, and compliance issues to ensure timely closure.
• Support incident and breach response activities, including investigation, documentation, and follow up actions.

You will need:

• Strong understanding of GDPR, the UK Data Protection Act, and privacy and security control requirements.
• Experience working in GRC, information security, data protection, supplier assurance, or a related compliance role.
• Ability to interpret and assess technical and organisational controls.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills, able to engage across legal, technical, and operational teams.
• Experience contributing to incident or breach investigations.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and constructively challenge established processes.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a relevant role.
• CIPP/E, CIPM, CompTIA Security+, or BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection, desirable.

What you’ll get in return:

• Salary of between 45k- 50k
• Hybrid working
• Company discounts
• A pension contribution matched at 1.5x, up to 5%.
• Private healthcare, dental plan, cycle to work, and keep-fit schemes.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

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An excellent opportunity for a motivated Paralegal to join a market-leading Financial Services & Products group, focusing primarily on regulated funds.

This role offers high levels of responsibility, exposure to complex cross-border work, and strong long-term development opportunities.

Client Details

Our client is a leading law firm recognised for its work in private capital, M&A, funds and regulatory matters. The firm is known for its supportive, collaborative culture, giving early responsibility to junior team members and offering exceptional training and long-term career progression. They work with a global client base and advise on sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional matters, making this an exciting environment for someone looking to develop a career in financial services regulation and funds.

Description

The Paralegal will join the Financial Services & Products group, working primarily on regulated funds matters while supporting the wider team when required. Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with all aspects of UK authorised funds, including establishment, changes, mergers, closures and ongoing operational queries.
• Preparing FCA applications and notification forms.
• Reviewing and processing amendments to fund documentation, including distribution agreements.
• Drafting investor communications and circulars.
• Liaising regularly with clients and the FCA.
• Preparing ESG disclosures and supporting ESG-related advisory work.
• Supporting fee-earners with day-to-day tasks across the practice.
• Handling ad hoc administrative tasks as needed.

This is a varied and hands-on role that offers exposure to complex regulatory and transactional work within a well-established team.

Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong academic background (A Levels and a minimum 2:1 degree).
• At least 1 year’s experience as a Paralegal within a law firm or asset manager, ideally with exposure to financial services or regulatory work.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• A proactive approach, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a genuine interest in financial services regulation and funds work.
• Strong written communication skills and a meticulous approach to producing high-quality work.

Candidates interested in qualification routes (Training Contract or SQE/QWE) will have access to structured development opportunities.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Excellent training, mentoring and paralegal development programmes.
• Clear routes to qualification, including support for SQE and consideration for internal NQ roles.
• An inclusive and supportive working environment that values diversity and encourages career growth.
• Opportunity to work on high-quality, cross-border regulatory and funds matters within a dynamic team

Job Opportunity: Senior Associate/Legal Director - Banking & Finance

Location:Glasgow

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate or Legal Director (5+ years’ PQE) to join a leading Glasgow-based Banking & Finance team. The role focuses on corporate and leveraged finance, advising on sophisticated funding transactions alongside broader financing matters.

Role Requirements:

• 5+ years’ PQE
• Scottish-qualified preferred, but candidates qualified in England & Wales will also be considered
• Experience in corporate and leveraged finance, including complex funding structures
• Proven experience advising on loan and security documentation
• Ability to lead transactions and supervise junior team members

Skills:

• High-quality drafting and technical ability across finance documentation
• Commercial awareness and a practical approach to client objectives
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines
• Interest in business development and contributing to team growth

On Offer:

• Senior-level role within a highly regarded Banking & Finance team in Glasgow
• Exposure to complex corporate and leveraged finance work
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Clear progression opportunities

How to Apply:

• Online: Apply with your updated CV via the provided link
• Contact: For immediate consideration, contact Becky Newton at G2 Legal

We look forward to hearing from you.

Health & Safety Advisor

Horndean, Hampshire Full-Time Permanent

Shape Safety. Influence Culture. Make a Real Impact.

Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional ready to take ownership in a growing, fast-paced manufacturing environment?

At DSC Nutrition, we don t just manufacture supplements - we help bring health and wellness brands to life across the UK and Europe. From tablets to capsules, quality is at the heart of everything we do.

We re on a mission to deliver high-quality health supplements across the UK and Europe and we know that a strong safety culture is critical to our success.

As we continue to grow, we re looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Health & Safety Advisor to help drive compliance, improve standards, and embed a positive safety-first mindset across our business.

Why Join DSC Nutrition?

• Competitive salary package
• Full-time, permanent role with stability
• Supportive, friendly team environment
• Ongoing training, development, and qualifications
• A role where your work directly protects and supports your colleagues

What You ll Be Doing

You ll take the lead on all aspects of Health & Safety across our manufacturing and office facilities, playing a key role in keeping our people safe and our operations compliant.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting regular H&S inspections across production, warehouse, and office areas
• Reviewing, updating, and implementing policies and procedures
• Carrying out risk assessments and COSHH assessments, ensuring controls are effective
• Leading incident investigations and driving corrective actions
• Delivering engaging safety training, inductions, and refresher sessions
• Ensuring full compliance with HSE regulations and maintaining audit-ready documentation
• Supporting leadership in building and embedding a strong safety culture
• Liaising with external auditors, contractors, and regulatory bodies
• Managing PPE, safety equipment, and emergency systems
• Driving continuous improvement in safety, efficiency, and hygiene standards

What We re Looking For

We re looking for someone who can confidently take ownership of Health & Safety and influence positive change:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (essential)
• IOSH Managing Safely (essential or working towards)
• Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within manufacturing or a similar environment
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and best practice
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator, able to engage with all levels of the business
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and prioritise effectively
• A proactive mindset with a passion for improving workplace safety

Important Information

Candidates must have full Right to Work in the UK

Relevant experience and qualifications are required

Ready to Apply?

If you re looking for a role where you can truly influence safety, drive change, and make a visible impact in a growing business - we d love to hear from you.

Are you an HR professional with a passion for shaping robust HR policies and strengthening organisational compliance? This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward‑thinking People function as a HR Policy Advisor, where you will help develop, implement, and refine policies that support a fair, consistent, and legally compliant employee experience.

Working closely with the HR Policy and Organisational Compliance Manager, you will contribute to drafting, reviewing, and updating People policies to ensure alignment with legislation, regulatory standards, and best practice. You will play a key role in internal compliance audits, monitoring adherence across departments, and offering clear, practical guidance to colleagues on policy‑related matters. The role also supports the delivery of training sessions on new policies, compliance expectations, and complaints handling, helping to embed a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated individual who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience in an HR policy, compliance, and/or HR‑related operational role (ideally both)
• Strong knowledge of People legislation, including GDPR, equality laws, and safeguarding
• Proven ability to draft, review, and update policies
• Ability to understand and implement regulations, policies, and guidance
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritise a complex workload effectively

If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy translating legislation and best practice into clear, accessible policy frameworks, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to influence and enhance the People experience across the organisation.

Ideas | People | Trust

We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world.

We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them.

We’ll broaden your horizons

Working hard and working together, our Tax team thrives on keeping busy. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward.

We’ll help you succeed

Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships.

You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with.

Overview:

As a Director, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and for the timely delivery of services. You will also support Partners with complex HM Revenue & Customs  enquiries and voluntary disclosures to ensure a satisfactory settlement is negotiated between the client and H M Revenue & Customs. You will be expected to contribute toward marketing and business development initiatives and build sustainable internal and external client relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Be a stakeholder in the delivery of the Tax strategic framework by involvement with team’s strategy in conjunction with Partners.
• Manage the every day running of the HM Revenue & Customs enquiries or disclosure for a portfolio of clients.
• Prepare investigation and disclosure reports, including all computational aspects of the report, for submission to the HMRC Specialist Investigations, working directly to a Partner and delegating appropriate tasks to junior staff.
• Liaise directly with clients, contacts and other parties to ensure work is completed and produced according to the desired timescales.
• Prepare agendas for all meeting with clients and/or H M Revenue & Customs and ensure that all points are followed up after the meeting.
• Prepare work plans and liaise with the partner to ensure that the report covers all areas included in the work plan.
• Take part in the negotiation of the settlement either directly or by providing the partner with an aide memoir in relation to the details of the case and the specific technical arguments that are likely to arise.
• Recruit, retain, develop and motivate the team’s junior employees. This includes participating in  recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines, and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees.
• Manage the billing and collection in respect of each client in their portfolio.
• Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities and inform the Partner and client as appropriate.
• Maintain a network of professional and business contacts.
• Act as an ambassador of the firm, participate in marketing events, keep abreast of the wide range of services the firm offers and suggest innovative products and services.

Requirements:

• CTA/ACA/ACCA qualified (or overseas equivalent), or relevant work experience within HM Revenue & Customs
• Demonstrable post qualified experience across all aspects of tax dispute resolution
• Strong experience of HMRC enquiries and voluntary disclosures
• Report writing and tax computational experience
• Excellent client relationship, project management and business management skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Previous people management experience with the ability to develop team members
• Highly collaborative and a team player

You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand.

At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.

We’re in it together

Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.

Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.

We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO.

We’re looking forward to the future

At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions

We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

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Meraki Talent are working with a global banking client who are looking to appoint a legal professional to join their existing team. This role provides critical legal support to the treasury and liquidity management business, focusing on contract negotiation, legal risk management, and regulatory compliance.This is initially a contact opportunity for a period of 6months, however likely to extend.The key responsibilities will include;

• Draft, review, and negotiate securities services agreements, including stock lending agreements, FX trading agreements and SFTR/EMIR reporting agreements.
• Reconcile differences between Master Agreements as part of a post-merger project.
• Lead legal working groups, collaborate with cross-jurisdictional teams, and liaise with external counsel on legal opinions.
• Manage legal risks, conduct capacity checks, and advise on netting, collateral, regulatory, and insolvency issues.
• Maintain internal systems, develop standard precedents, and provide legal training.
• Support the transition of work to the Glasgow team, including process documentation, training, and stakeholder management.

Applicants should be qualified solicitors, or experienced Paralegal with expertise in securities services, structured finance, or banking law. This role will require applicants to have strong contract negotiation skills, and experience in legal risk management, regulatory compliance, and external counsel coordination.Apply NowIs this job for you? At Meraki, we love recruitment and love words. Is this you?Jennifer wants: Legal, Solicitor, Investment, Banking, Contracts*‘By submitting your information, you confirm you have read and understood our Privacy Notice which outlines how we use information we collect about you."Please see our website page headed ‘Privacy Notice’ for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you’*

Simplyhealth Funding Services (SFS) sits at the heart of our ambition to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for everyone in the UK. As part of our growing financial services capability, SFS ensures we can offer simple, fair and compliant credit solutions that help customers access the care they need, when they need it. As we expand our presence in UK healthcare funding, strong and proactive compliance oversight is critical. This role plays a central part in ensuring our partner distribution model, credit propositions and customer journeys are fully aligned to FCA expectations and our high internal standards. As Compliance Manager (Funding Services), you'll report to the Senior Compliance Manager and play a key leadership role within our compliance function - providing oversight, guidance and assurance across our appointed representative (AR) and introducer (IAR) network, financial promotions, products and governance reporting. You'll help shape how Simplyhealth Funding Services grows safely and sustainably as we enter the next phase of our evolution. What you'll do In this role, you'll be a senior member of the compliance function responsible for delivering high quality oversight across SFS' distribution partners, customer journeys and regulatory processes. You'll play a hands on part in protecting customers, strengthening controls, and embedding a culture of good regulatory outcomes. You'll take ownership of day to day compliance operations, including supervising Compliance Advisory and Monitoring Consultants, providing technical guidance, and ensuring consistent and robust regulatory oversight. You'll review escalated onboarding decisions, oversee monitoring outcomes, support remediation planning and lead reviews of customer communications and financial promotions. You'll also play a key role in governance - preparing board reports, MI and senior management updates, and supporting regulatory submissions or supervisory requests. This role requires sound judgement, strong regulatory expertise and the confidence to advise senior stakeholders on complex issues. You'll act as a trusted expert across the organisation - working with our SFS Operations team, Foundry innovation hub, risk teams, product leads and key distribution partners. You'll ensure that as SFS scales, it does so safely, compliantly and with the right controls in place to support future growth and innovation.

UK Corporate Counsel (M&A) role with a leading, highly ambitious, international technology business.

Birmingham office (hybrid 3 days per week)
Salary c. 80- 85,000 pa + benefits.
Friendly, informal, balanced environment

The organisation has grown significantly, with continued expansion plans both nationally and internationally.

They now seek an entrepreneurial, commercially focused, corporate (M&A) lawyer to join the multidisciplinary UK team in order to oversee the legal aspects of the M&A transactions both in the region and some selected international markets.

As part of a wider European legal team (Group GC in Europe) you will support the M&A agenda and continue driving dynamic growth, leaning on colleagues across Europe.

• Act as project leader, working closely with the international team and local managers to drive acquisitions in the UK

• Manage the M&A transaction life-cycle (negotiation, due diligence, drafting, compliance, post-completion and integration)

• Provide expert advice on risk, structures, regulatory matters

• Widen scope to become first point of contact on wider company law matters - contracts, disputes, projects, processes.

Ideally you will be a pragmatic, deal lawyer with a solid understanding of M&A transactions and best practice, a strong negotiator, proactive, sharp, solutions focused who will enjoy a more business partnering model seeing the fruits of your labour in an in-house setting. Calm under pressure, able to prioritise, personable and a genuine team player all essential.

We are keen to hear from corporate lawyers 4+ years PQE who enjoy rolling their sleeves up, keen to drive revenue working in-house and broaden their skill set whilst developing their commercial acumen.

Technology sector experience or interest would be helpful but not essential as to previous experience working in-house.

Get in touch in confidence to hear more.

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Contract Inside IR35

Software Licensing Specialist Financial Services Client

The Opportunity

Our financial services client is seeking a Software Licensing Specialist to support the governance, processes and controls surrounding the consumption and contribution of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). This role sits within an international team and involves close collaboration with Engineering, Tooling and Legal functions. It is well suited to candidates with strong expertise in open-source licensing, or those with a background in Software Asset Management (SAM) / IT Asset Management (ITAM) within a commercial environment.

The successful candidate will be a proactive self-starter, comfortable working independently and delivering to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to engineering teams on the implications of FOSS licensing for their applications.
• Analyse licence and copyright considerations for new open-source software requests.
• Use FOSS scanning and licensing tools to identify risks and coordinate remediation actions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of FOSS governance and control processes.
• Review and categorise open-source licences, including those not recognised by automation tools.
• Support training and awareness initiatives on licensing obligations.
• Guide and mentor FOSS licensing analysts within the team.
• Support the evaluation and development of licence assessment tooling.

Essential Experience

• Strong knowledge of open-source licences, obligations and risk implications.
• Experience analysing open-source components and their licensing models.
• Hands-on experience with at least one open-source scanning tool.
• Understanding of software licensing agreement terminology.
• Experience working with Legal teams to interpret licence agreements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Confluence, JIRA and SharePoint.

Desirable

• Experience engaging with Legal and Engineering stakeholders.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Exposure to tools such as Nexus IQ Server, FOSSology or similar.
• Legal or copyright training would be advantageous.

More details available on successful application.

£450 per day

Hackney

MUST have experience as a DPO in Local Government setting

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Oversight: Monitor internal compliance with UK GDPR and other data protection laws, including managing internal data protection activities and training staff.
• Advisory: Provide expert advice on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), ensuring privacy risks are identified and mitigated early in project lifecycles.
• Point of Contact: Act as the primary contact point for the Information
• Commissioner s Office (ICO) and for individuals (data subjects) exercising their rights.
• Incident Management: Lead the investigation and reporting of data breaches, ensuring rapid response and minimization of risk.
• Policy Development: Review and update data protection policies to reflect the changing regulatory landscape and best practices.

To find out more information please contact (url removed)

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

Our client, a design and manufacturer of critical, high-performance components for aerospace and defense is recruiting for a Trade Compliance Manager, to be based at offices local to Maidenhead, Berkshire.

The role will be based onsite 3 days a week with 2 days working from home office.

On Offer:

• An opportunity to join a British owned leading design and manufacturing specialist for the Aerospace industry
• Salary up to £75K plus bonus
• Hybrid working - 3 days onsite, 2 days from home
• Private Medical
• 25 days annual leave
• 8% Employer Pension Contribution

Main Purpose of the Trade Compliance Manager:

Reporting to the Head of Trade Compliance the role will lead International Trade Compliance (ITC) function ensuring Company compliance with international trade compliance laws and regulations, including UK, EU and US (EAR/ITAR). The role is responsible for a team of 4.

Duties & Responsibilities of the Trade Compliance Manager:

• Lead the ITC team to provide licencing, authorisation support, guidance, and training as required for the ongoing prospects of the business, driving accountability and ownership where required within the team and within the Company
• Lead initiatives related to the development, automation, and continuous improvement of ITC processes and tools impacting all employees
• Provide guidance and authorisation strategy concerning the requirements, interpretation, and obligations of US export/re-export regulations and the implementation of such requirements
• Provide people and subject matter leadership within the business and Senior Leadership Team by creating an environment that accelerates development of ITC competency and talent
• Establish relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including Inside Sales, Engineering, Commercial, Supply Chain and Projects
• Responsible for the evaluation of technology, hardware, and software (including classification and interpretation of UKML, Dual-Use, USML, EAR, ITAR) to identify ITC requirements and ensure appropriate authorisations and controls for exports and imports are in place

Qualifications and Experience required:

• Leadership and team management skills, ability to motivate, develop, create a culture in which teamwork can flourish, encourage creative ideas and continually raise the bar
• Highly experienced with US export, security and military regulations (ITAR, EAR, CUI, DFARS)
• Highly experienced with UK and EU export, security and military regulations (UKML, Dual-Use, Official-Sensitive, MOD F680)
• A minimum of a bachelor s degree in International Trade or a related field
• Experience working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Proactive in overcoming challenges, implementing change and improvements
• Confidence in taking ownership, accountability and delegating effectively

For full details, contact Willis Global a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry

Role: FOSS Licensing SME / Software Licensing Analyst
Location: London, UK
Business Area: Technology - Engineering Practice

Role Summary

A leading global financial services organisation is seeking a Software Licensing Analyst / FOSS Licensing SME to support the development of processes and controls governing the use and contribution of Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) across the organisation.

This role sits within the Technology CTO / Engineering Practice function and will play a key part in strengthening open-source governance, compliance, and licensing frameworks.

The role requires a proactive self-starter who can work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver results under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and communicate the implications of open-source software licenses to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support training and awareness initiatives within engineering teams regarding software licensing and compliance.
• Document and summarise risks associated with open-source licenses.
• Categorise licenses not recognised by automation tools into appropriate categories such as Liberal, Weak Copyleft, Copyleft, or restricted/banned licenses.
• Analyse outputs from software license scanning tools to identify incorrectly reported or missing license data

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Up to £33.5k per year

Nelson

2/3 days on site

An Risk Analyst is responsible for identifying, assessing, and monitoring risks across various business units within an organization. They facilitate risk workshops, maintain risk registers, and track key risk indicators to ensure effective risk management. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders to embed a strong risk culture and supporting governance through reporting and assurance activities. Additionally, they stay informed about regulatory developments and promote risk awareness through training and communication.

Skills

• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and governance frameworks
• Excellent analytical and risk assessment skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Ability to simplify complex compliance issues for diverse audiences
• Experience in risk reporting, dashboards, and key risk indicators (KRIs)
• Knowledge of internal controls and mitigation strategies
• Ability to facilitate risk workshops and assessments
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Resilience and professionalism in incident response and investigations
• Continuous professional development mindset

Role Summary This role is to join our specialist AI Legal Engineering team within the Contracts, Compliance and Commercial Services team, based at our London, United Kingdom office. Specific Duties: • Engage in leveraging our advanced Generative AI tools for comprehensive contract reviews, developing tailored models and designing customized prompts to optimize workflows. • Answer contract-related inquiries and prepare related agreements or documentation. • Accurately collect legal/contract data and support reporting processes as needed. • Support clients with the implementation of AI tools, working as part of our partners’ teams. Required Skills/Abilities: • A qualified lawyer in any jurisdiction • Good understanding of contract law • Skilled in utilizing software and eager to pursue a career in the contracts and legal tech field • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to take ownership of customer-facing projects • Strong attention to detail • Confident analytical, writing and oral communication skills • Positive (“can-do”) attitude, willing to take on challenges and have a proactive approach to your workload • Logical thinking and good decision-making abilities Education and Experience: Registration to SRA or equivalent Bar Association in other jurisdictions Reports To Manager (UK) Location: London EC2Y 9AL, UK Company Information Integreon is a trusted, global provider of award-winning legal and business solutions to leading law firms, corporations, and professional services firms. Our highly trained, experienced staff of over 3,000 employees globally service a comprehensive range of client needs that require scale and expertise, enabling clients to become more operationally efficient. Integreon works with corporations and law firms who rely on our team’s experience and expertise in documents, administrative and business services. With delivery centres on three continents, Integreon offers multi-lingual, around-the-clock support, as well as onshore, offshore, and onsite delivery of our award-winning services. Our culture is informal, diverse and inclusive.

Role: Compliance Officer
Location: Exeter (mostly onsite)
Salary: £32.000 - £38.000
Clearance: SC OR SC eligible

The Company is seeking a Compliance Officer to join our team in Exeter. The Compliance Officer will have a key role ensuring the Company maintains compliance with ISO9001 and ISO27001.
The successful candidate once in post will report directly to the Company Finance Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Updating and Maintaining the Company Business Management System (BMS).
• Leading the creation, implementation, review and/or improvement of ISO9001/ISO27001 compliance processes, procedures and policies.
• Updating and Maintaining the Company Business Management System (BMS).
• Collaborating with Company Departments on Process, Compliance and Risk activities.
• Leading Internal Audits to ensure compliance with the Company BMS.
• Tracing Improvement Opportunities and Mitigation Actions.
• Maintaining supplier compliance records and due diligence documentation.
• Monitoring regulatory changes and lead adoption of new requirements.
• Maintaining and updating the Company compliance registers.
• Maintaining and updating third party compliance questionnaires.
• Promoting the importance of compliance requirements across the Company

Essential Skills

• Commercial experience especially within a compliance role.
• Experience and knowledge of ISO9001 and ISO27001 Management Systems.
• Experience with Environmental and Social Governance.
• Experience undertaking Internal Compliance Audits.
• Understanding of compliance principles, legislations and regulations.
• Highly organised and self-directed, able to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously.
• High integrity, strong attention to detail, and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Competence in MS Excel, MS Word, MS SharePoint and MS Outlook.

Additional Skills

• Knowledge of financial accounting processes.
• Knowledge of Human Resources (HR) processes.
• Knowledge of commercial tender processes.

Security Clearance

All applicants MUST be sole UK nationals born in the UK. Applicants holding an existing UK MOD security clearance will be at an advantage. However, for any applicant without existing security clearance, the ability and willingness to obtain UK MOD Security Clearance will be required

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Title: Property Damage Legal Director

Location: Manchester City Centre (Hybrid – 4 days working from home)

We are working with a top-tier international firm with a large property damage practice who is looking to add an experienced Solicitor to join as a Legal Director in its Manchester team. This is a standout opportunity to join a large and growing team at an exciting point of growth.

This is a brilliant opportunity to realise your potential in a growing and successful commercial insurance practice that can provide further avenues for career development within a Legal 500 firm.

Role Overview:

You will be a senior figure in the commercial insurance team working with a prestigious client base. You will handle a diverse, complex caseload of property related disputes including, first party and third party property damage claims, product liability, subrogated recoveries and policy coverage.

Alongside your caseload, you will:

• Be a technical lead for junior members of the team
• Play a key role in business development, strengthening relationships with existing clients and developing new ones to help grow the team
• Help shape the department ensuring efficiency and continued development

What You Will Need:

You will be a Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with an extensive background in property damage work with a demonstrable ability to handle high-value and highly complex insurance property-related disputes.

Benefits:

• Flexible hybrid working (1 day a week in-office attendance required)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Lucrative bonus scheme

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please contact George Prescott at G2 Legal Recruitment or apply online for a confidential discussion.

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Your new company

This international financial services organisation operates across more than 50 countries, providing credit insurance, surety, debt collection and business intelligence services to a diverse global client base. In order to further fortify the existing legal function, they are seeking to recruit a Legal Counsel in Cardiff. You will join a well‑established Group Legal & Compliance function made up of legal professionals based across Europe, Asia and the United States. The team partners closely with the wider business to strengthen long‑term performance, providing high‑quality legal and compliance advice within a robust risk‑management framework. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative, multinational legal team. This position offers meaningful exposure to cross‑border legal work within a complex, global organisation.

Your new role
As Legal Counsel, you will provide expert guidance on a broad range of English law matters. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will:

• Advise on contract law, insurance law and regulatory matters
• Support the business with litigation cases as required
• Liaise with and manage external legal advisers
• Contribute to legal strategy using a risk‑based, solutions‑focused approach
• Work closely with international colleagues across multiple jurisdictions

What you’ll need to succeedYou will thrive in this role if you bring:

• 3-5 years’ commercial experience as a practising lawyer or in‑house legal counsel
• Qualification to practise law in the United Kingdom
• Strong verbal reasoning, communication, drafting and negotiation skills
• A professional, detail‑driven and quality‑focused approach
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• A structured mindset, strong analytical skills and eagerness to learn
• An international outlook
• (Experience in insurance law is desirable but not essential)

Candidates who meet most-but not all-criteria are still encouraged to apply.

What you’ll get in return
You will benefit from a supportive and international working environment with excellent career development opportunities, alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Hybrid working (up to 4 days per week from home for the right candidate)
• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Generous pension scheme with up to 18% total contribution
• Life assurance at 10× annual salary
• Income protection insurance
• 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Employee assistance programme
• Sports and social club
• Access to salary‑sacrifice schemes (private health, dental, retail discounts, cycle to work, and more)

The organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and supported.

Ready to take the next step?If you’re an ambitious legal professional seeking a dynamic, internationally focused role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your legal career. Please contact Harriet Chapman at Hays Legal for further information on the role.

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A globally integrated law firm with a long-standing London presence is seeking a senior Patent Litigation Partner to join its dynamic Intellectual Property practice.

The London office acts as a strategic anchor for the firm’s European operations, advising on cross-border transactions and disputes across sectors including technology, finance, real estate, insurance, and construction. With nearly four decades of activity in the UK, the team works seamlessly with colleagues across North America and Asia on matters involving trade, finance, intellectual property, and innovation.

The firm’s London-based disputes team handles complex litigation and arbitration, including international disputes, regulatory investigations, anti-corruption compliance, and data breach response. The office also provides advisory services in areas such as EU and UK regulatory affairs, employment law, cybersecurity, data privacy, global mobility, employee benefits, and construction.

Role Overview

The firm is now looking to strengthen its IP litigation capabilities in London with the hire of a Patent Litigation Partner. This strategic appointment will enhance the firm’s ability to service existing clients and expand its reach in key innovation-driven sectors.

The international IP team is trusted by clients across industries for its depth and breadth of expertise, including:

• Patent litigation and enforcement Patent prosecution and strategy (including reexamination, reissue, interference, and foreign filings) Commercial IP agreements (development, supply, licensing) Domain name registration and enforcement Patentability, validity, and infringement opinions IP commercialization and technology transfers IP due diligence in M&A transactions

With over 50 years of experience in intellectual property, the team is consistently recognized for its technical excellence and global reach. Particular strengths include medical devices, trade secrets, and complex technology matters.

Candidate Profile

• Senior patent litigation partner with a proven track record in high-value disputes Experience advising clients in sectors such as life sciences, technology, or engineering Based in London, currently at an international or specialist IP firm Strong interest in leveraging a global platform to grow international mandates Collegiate mindset and appetite for cross-office collaboration

What’s on Offer

• Access to a well-established international client base Opportunity to lead and grow the London IP litigation offering Supportive, collaborative office culture Platform to continue servicing your own clients while expanding into new markets