Senior Legal Counsel - Transformation and Governance

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A global technology and consulting organisation is seeking an experienced Legal & Governance SME to support a high-profile transformation programme on a 3-month contract in a mostly remote capacity, with an ad hoc presence in London.

Working as part of a strategic design and transformation initiative, you will play a key role in assessing current legal and governance operating models, identifying improvement opportunities, and supporting the development of future-state frameworks and processes. This is an excellent opportunity to work with senior stakeholders on a business-critical programme within a complex and evolving environment.

Your new role

You will support a strategic legal and governance transformation programme, helping to shape future operating models, strengthen governance frameworks and improve ways of working across legal, risk and compliance functions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting operating model and governance transformation initiatives
• Assessing current processes, controls and governance arrangements, identifying areas for improvement
• Advising on governance, legal operations, risk and compliance matters
• Facilitating stakeholder workshops and gathering business requirements
• Developing recommendations, roadmaps and executive-level reporting
• Supporting process optimisation and change implementation activities

What you'll need to succeed

You will be an experienced (10+ years as a guideline) legal, governance, risk or compliance professional with a strong background in transformation and organisational improvement.

You will demonstrate:

• Experience delivering legal, governance, risk or compliance transformation programmes
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, risk management and control environments
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior leaders
• The ability to lead workshops, analyse complex issues and deliver practical recommendations
• Strong communication, presentation and problem-solving skills
• A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Experience within regulated sectors, legal operations or large-scale business transformation programmes would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive day rate, dependent on experience (Inside IR35)
• 3-month contract with predominantly remote working (occasional travel to London as required)
• Opportunity to work on a strategic legal and governance transformation programme
• Exposure to senior stakeholders across legal, governance, risk and compliance functions
• The chance to make a meaningful impact within a complex, business-critical transformation initiative

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