Head of Legal

About the job

Company Description

We are the UK’s #1 independent provider of voice, connectivity, mobile, phone system and cloud services.

We help c. 84,000 direct customers – businesses of all sizes and across almost every sector – connect better with their customers, suppliers and teams.  Equally we operate an Indirect channel where we engage with channel partners to deliver the range of Daisy products and services to UK SMB customers.

We combine straightforward solutions, including fibre broadband, mobile tariffs and phone systems, with friendly, helpful people to support businesses with their communications needs, now and as they grow. As an independent provider, we work with all of the major telecommunications networks and suppliers, meaning we’ll always get the best deal in the market for our customers and partners.

Job Description

To provide pragmatic, timely and sound commercial legal advice for all areas of the business.

Location: Ideally North West area, however this is flexible.

Salary: Dependent on Experience.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday (37.5 hours).

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide pragmatic and commercial legal and regulatory advice to the business.
• To support the business in ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• To draft and negotiate customer and supplier contracts.
• Assisting with HR and property related matters.
• To manage instructed solicitors and counsel where required including in respect of business sale and purchase agreement.
• Ultimate responsibility for the development, management, and implementation of the overall legal and compliance strategy for the business.
• Provision of support and guidance to the Compliance Manager and Compliance Officer regarding the company’s internal audit strategy, identification of key compliance risks, compliance reviews and the company’s day to day compliance with applicable regulation (Ofcom, FCA (consumer credit and insurance) and Privacy regulations).

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 7 years’ PQE – desirable.
• Ideally with telecommunications and technology sector experience and knowledge of Ofcom general conditions.
• Familiarity with GDPR and wider UK statutory risk principles (e.g., Health and Safety, Anti-Bribery etc).
• Driving licence.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Windows, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Attention to detail and accuracy are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work autonomously and to handle numerous competing matters at the same time, effectively prioritising those matters and keeping the business updated in the process.
• Highly organised.
• Must be able to problem solve, identifying pragmatic commercial solutions to meet the requirements of the business.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, being able to communicate at all levels of the business.

Additional Information

What are the benefits of working at Daisy?

Our colleagues work hard to deliver for our customers and that is why we give them the recognition and rewards they deserve for their effort

But working at Daisy is much more than just a fair salary. It’s about providing a range of benefits and opportunities to all our staff to make working with us enjoyable.

We have been voted by Best Companies as the UK's 4th best Telecoms company and we are in the UK's top 75 Best Large Companies to work for in 2022.

Our ethos is simple: the more you put in the more you get out.

Here are some of the benefits that we offer…

• 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays, and the option to purchase more!
• Professional development to help you achieve your personal goals
• Eye care vouchers available and discounted Medicash membership
• Access to discounts and savings at more than 1,200 retailers
• An additional day off on your birthday or if you're getting married
• Auto enrolment following probation into a salary pension scheme
• Access to exclusive offers on a range of Daisy products