UK Legal Counsel & Northern Europe Compliance

UK Legal Counsel & Northern Europe ComplianceLocation: Hybrid - Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire (2 days per week in office) UK & North / Central Europe RemitScroll down the page to see all associated job requirements, and any responsibilities successful candidates can expect.Salary: 85,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits!Contract: Full-Time, PermanentBenefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Employee referral scheme, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Eye test vouchers and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).Lead Legal Excellence Across the UK & Northern EuropeWe are seeking an experienced UK-qualified Solicitor to join DEKRA UK as Legal Counsel, taking ownership of UK legal matters while overseeing compliance and data protection topics across our North & Central Europe (NCE) region.This is a highly visible, commercially focused role with both UK operational responsibility and regional compliance oversight. You will act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, balancing business growth with robust legal and ethical standards.The role reports solid-line to the Lead Counsel, North & Central Europe (also UK Main Board Director of Compliance), with a dotted line into Global Compliance and Privacy leadership.The OpportunityYou will provide pragmatic, business-aligned legal advice across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring legal risk is effectively managed and regulatory obligations are consistently met.This is an ideal opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer seeking broader regional exposure within an international organisation.Key ResponsibilitiesUK Legal LeadershipProvide comprehensive legal support across all UK entities, including:Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements (customer, supplier, partnership and service contracts)Corporate and company secretarial mattersRisk management and dispute resolution supporCoordinating and managing external legal advisers (cost and quality control)Monitoring legislative developments and assessing business impactCompliance & Data Protection - North & Central EuropeLead and coordinate regional compliance topics across NCESupport implementation of corporate compliance programmes and policiesAdvise on UK GDPR and EU GDPR mattersSupport regulatory compliance initiatives, audits and risk assessmentsAct as escalation point for compliance investigationsGuide regional training needs on compliance and legal best practiceStakeholder & Business PartnershipAct as trusted adviser to senior leadership and commercial teamsTranslate legal risk into clear, commercially practical adviceSupport cross-functional and international projectsBuild strong working relationships across jurisdictionsAbout YouYou will be:A UK-qualified Solicitor (5+ years PQE preferred)Experienced in commercial law, compliance and data protectionConfident advising on UK GDPR and EU GDPR frameworksExperienced managing multi-jurisdictional or cross-border mattersCommercially pragmatic with strong business acumenComfortable operating autonomously in a fast-paced environmentIn-house experience within a regulated or international environment would be advantageous.What Makes This Role DistinctiveRegional oversight beyond a traditional UK Legal Counsel roleExposure to Board-level stakeholdersStrong integration with global compliance leadershipOpportunity to shape compliance culture across multiple jurisdictionsHybrid working model (2 days per week in Stokenchurch office)Occasional travel across North & Central Europe may be required.Our ValuesAt DEKRA, we operate through clear principles:Responsibility for SafetyEntrepreneurshipCustomer OrientationIntegrityTeam SpiritWe expect our Legal Counsel to embody these values while delivering independent, ethical and commercially sound advice.If you are looking for a role that combines UK legal leadership with regional compliance influence while operating within a global, values-driven organisation we would welcome your application! xjdpvnf Click on APPLY today!

Created: 2026-03-17