NED: Legal & Governance
Salary: Competitive
About the Role
We are seeking an NED with a legal and governance background to provide expert oversight and strategic direction. In this role, you will ensure that risk management and corporate governance structures are robust and effective. You will assess and challenge the organisation’s governance framework, ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal requirements while supporting the long-term strategic vision of the company.
You will contribute to the work of Board subcommittees, with at least one NED assuming a chairing role. Board meetings are held quarterly, with additional subcommittee meetings taking place between them. The role requires an estimated commitment of up to two days per month.
You will be a highly experienced legal or governance professional with a strong track record at a senior leadership level. Your expertise will include corporate governance, risk management, and legal oversight, ensuring the organisation maintains compliance with best practice standards.
You will possess excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to provide strategic guidance and independent counsel to the Board. A background in ESG delivery and change management is highly desirable. Ideally, you will be based in or have knowledge of the Cambridgeshire area and an appreciation of the local market. A professional legal qualification and experience in a financially and operationally complex organisation are essential.
