Role Overview

Supporting on corporate structuring across the group, including UK and international entities
Supporting the General Counsel in delivering a robust company secretarial function across the group
Preparing board and committee papers, agendas, and minutes, ensuring accurate record-keeping and follow-up of actions
Maintaining statutory books, registers, and corporate records across group entities
Supporting group incorporations, dissolutions, and changes to corporate structure
Assisting with shareholder communications, resolutions, and governance frameworks
Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide range of commercial contracts relating to the firm’s business operations.
Provide legal advice on supplier agreements, technology contracts, outsourcing arrangements and other commercial arrangements.
Advise on regulatory considerations relevant to commercial arrangements (e.g., data protection, procurement, IP, competition considerations).
Identify legal and commercial risks in proposed agreements and recommend practical solutions.
Work closely with the Risk Director where contractual issues intersect with regulatory or operational risk.
Develop and maintain template agreements and internal guidance to support consistent contracting practices across the firm.
Maintain accurate contract records and support contract lifecycle management.
Work collaboratively with other internal teams, including Finance, IT, HR and Operations.
Manage the register of external counsel ensuring cost-effective delivery
Improve internal corporate legal processes, templates, and knowledge management systems
Promote a culture of effective risk management and regulatory compliance across the firm.

Requirements

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 6–7 years’ PQE in corporate law
Strong experience in general corporate advisory work
Experience drafting and negotiating commercial and transactional documents
Solid understanding of corporate governance and company secretarial requirements
Experience supporting boards and senior stakeholders on governance matters is highly desirable
Exposure to litigation funding, financial structuring, or insurance-backed arrangements is advantageous
Familiarity with the Solicitors Regulation Authority framework is beneficial
Strong commercial acumen and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays)
Private medical insurance
Private pension scheme
Life assurance
Enhanced parental leave
Employee assistance programme
Referral bonus scheme
Gym discounts and e-bike scheme (via salary sacrifice)
Season ticket loans

Pogust Goodhead

Open Positions (1)

Finance

Senior Associate, Corporate