Supporting the business and our divisional offices, our Head Office functions cover all departments from our Executive Board through to our support functions such as Group Design and Technical, HR, Health and Safety, IT, Sales and Marketing, Commercial, Procurement, Group Finance, Corporate Affairs, as well as Legal and Company Secretariat. We also have a specialised function – Barratt Partnerships.
While the work varies from team to team, our key requirements don’t: you must be well organised, extremely helpful and resourceful, and able to use your initiative. You’ll understand that what you do is important, and impacts on your team, the department, and the wider business.
The Group Legal and Compliance (GLCT) function of Barratt Developments plc, based in Coalville, Leicestershire, is run by a progressive and innovative Head of Legal who is committed to developing a dynamic legal support function. The team is primed to meet the existing, and future, needs of the business.
The Group Legal function within Barratt Redrow is evolving and as part of that, the need for an experienced compliance lawyer to steer and advise the business on matters of legal compliance has been identified. The overall primary purpose of the role is to ensure the business is effectively equipped to operate in compliance with legal regulations and internal compliance policies
You will be expected to:
- proactively reviewing, updating and maintaining the company’s legal ethics & compliance policies to ensure these align with current laws and regulation, such policies covering matters such as anti-money laundering, anti-bribery & corruption, data protection, modern slavery, competition and other sector specific regulations
- evaluating the company’s current operational controls, processes and procedures in relation to matters of legal compliance, identifying areas of improvement and, working in collaboration with members of the wider group legal team and the business, ensuring efficient and effective implementation of any modifications or improvements identified, offering up ideas and suggestions as to appropriate changes which could be made
- regularly reviewing and updating training, guidance and other relevant materials available to the business, to facilitate effective understanding and operation of the business in accordance with the legal ethics and compliance landscape relevant to the business
- dealing with and advising on issues of non-compliance, engaging and managing suitably qualified external lawyers and experts as appropriate, to effectively address the same
- overseeing and directing the activities of the data subject access request administrators, to ensure the business is able to effectively and efficiently comply with its GDPR obligations
- reporting issues of non-compliance to the Group Head of Legal and assisting the Group Head of Legal with compliance reporting requirements of the Executive, the Board and other committees.
The successful candidate will have the support of the wider team members to assist with the above. Likewise, the successful candidate will be expected to assist the wider team at peak times with the more general workload, as appropriate.
To be successful in the role, we are looking for:
- We are looking for an experienced compliance lawyer (~4-7 years PQE as a guide), capable of managing a diverse workload, not only focussed on reactive advice and management but also proactive engagement and steering of the business on matters of legal compliance.
- The role would suit candidates who are in house already or equally, those who are currently in private operating as a regulatory, compliance and/or data protection lawyer but who are looking to make the transition to in-house and broaden the scope of their activities.
- The successful candidate should:
- have effective communication skills
- be capable of advising in a commercial context
- have experience of people/project/team management
- be able to manage often challenging and competing deadlines and be willing to assist others in the wider Group Legal team to do so as appropriate.
We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.
Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.
We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.
As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Competitive Bonus Scheme
- Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
- Annual Medical Health Assessment
- 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
- Choice of Flexible Benefits
- Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
