Global Head Of Legal Risk & Compliance

LHH are delighted to partner with LRQA to secure a Global Headof Legal Risk & Compliance to join the Legal and Compliance function at their Birmingham HQ.

Who are LRQA?

LRQA stands for dedication to clients, market firsts, and deep expertise in risk management. We've grown to become a leading global assurance provider, bringing together outstanding expertise in certification, customised assurance, cybersecurity, inspection and training.

In November 2021, Goldman Sachs Asset Management acquired the LRQA business from Lloyd's Register Group, of which it had previously been a part. Becoming an independent business accelerates our ambition to realise this vision

What do we do?

We help our clients negotiate a rapidly changing world, by working with them to manage and mitigate the risks they face. We serve a wide variety of industries, from food, beverage and hospitality to automotive, aerospace and transportation.

LRQA currently operates globally across over 55 countries, has more than 300 colleagues and supports more than 60,000 clients across a diverse range of sectors and markets.

The next chapter for LRQA

The future of business assurance is exciting and rapidly changing. New challenges and opportunities are arising all the time. We're adapting to these challenges by expanding our portfolio of services and aiming to become the leading digitally enabled assurance provider.

With solid expertise and heritage in our sector, coupled with well-timed accelerated investment and a leadership team that is fully committed to delivering our vision, LRQA's next chapter is set to be an exciting, transformational period of growth. We're well placed to build on everything we've done and further our ambitions for the future. At such an exciting time key talent is critical, and this role is a great opportunity to be part of our next chapter.

Global Headof Legal Risk & Compliance:

Reporting into the Group General Counsel this role will suit a senior lawyer looking to work in a multi-jurisdictional organisation in a fast paced commercial environment. Ideal for someone who enjoys the hands-on experience a well as the strategic and managerial part of their responsibilities. Technical competence in this field is essential and what will make the ideal candidate really stand out is their ability to think outside the box and bring new, innovative approaches to embedding risk management and compliance within our organisation.

Key responsibilities;

• Creation and evolution of global risk management programmes to support our Code of Ethics with particular focus on ABC, AML, Sanctions, Workplace ethics, modern slavery and supply chain risk and privacy
• Ensuring group policies and procedures are aligned with current law and regulation both in the UK and in the other countries where we have a presence, collaborating with overseas in house and external legal counsel, other functional and operational colleagues and risk managers.
• Delivery of training to all levels of the organisation and creation of delivery models appropriate for a diverse and hybrid workforce
• Providing reports to Group Executives and Board Committees including tracking data for key measures
• Leading internal compliance investigations and ensuring recommendations for improvement are properly documented and followed up
• Participating in internal audits of governance and compliance related matters supporting our operational and management colleagues to maintain "best in class" compliance and governance across the business
• Project Managing the risk and compliance consolidation/uplift programmes that are implemented as a result of mergers and acquisitions and ensuring a consistent and consolidated risk management approach is adopted across the whole of the organisation
• Supporting operational and business leaders in the development of new service lines and in the assessment of potential acquisition targets
• Skills necessary to grow others within the organisation- this role will be supported by one junior lawyer and one trainee- shared with our insurance and data protection risk manager

Requirements;

• Enrolled Solicitor or degree qualified risk manager with a minimum of 7 years post qualification experience ideally with a mix of in house and private practice
• Demonstrable knowledge of anti-corruption, bribery, privacy, modern slavery act and application in a global business setting
• Experience of project and programme management would be an advantage as would knowledge and experience working with SME's and Corporates on a local and/or global scale
• Fluent spoken and written English. Excellent written and verbal presentation skills. Another language would be an advantage but not a pre-requisite

Behavioural competencies;

• A can-do proactive approach to their work and ability to see things through to completion
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the business in a professional manner
• High EQ to quickly embed in the business and understand the people / cultural references
• Challenge and go beyond traditional thinking to enhance strategy, business, performance or ideas
• Team player mentality and ability to collaborate across the business
• A motivated self-starter, able to deliver on their work and meet deadlines.
• Approachable and friendly attitude, maintains good relationships and actively applies LRQA values.

Benefits;

• Competitive basic salary, car allowance & bonus
• Private health care, life assurance & income protection
• Market leading pension scheme

The recruitment process is being managed exclusively by Bethany Machon at LHH Recruitment Solutions, all third-party applications will be directed to LHH for consideration.