General Counsel

The Company is seeking a General Counsel to lead its Legal function and Data Protection and Information Insights team. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of the organization's modernization efforts, influencing the development of services in the context of regulatory reform, new technologies, and evolving customer needs. This role is pivotal in ensuring the integrity, fairness, and quality of the company's work, and the General Counsel will be responsible for providing strategic and practical legal advice across a wide range of areas, including casework, litigation, public and regulatory law, employment, commercial activity, and data protection. Applicants for the General Counsel position at the company should be qualified solicitors or barristers with a strong background in senior legal leadership, particularly in complex organizations. The role requires a leader with a proven track record in litigation and contentious matters, outstanding legal judgment, and experience in advising Boards and Executive Teams. The ideal candidate will have a modern and effective legal operating model, with the ability to balance legal obligations, risk, and operational realities. Commercial and political awareness are essential, as is the ability to contribute to the organization's strategy, transformation, culture, and performance beyond the legal function. The General Counsel will also be tasked with developing high-performing teams that provide pragmatic and proportionate legal advice while maintaining professional standards and legal independence.