Head of Legal, Regulatory (London)

Direct message the job poster from Marks and SpencerA variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.Were looking for a strategic, commercially minded, and highly experienced legal leader to join M&S as our Head of Legal, Regulatory. This is a pivotal role, responsible for advising on a wide range of regulatory matters and related investigations and litigation, and ensuring M&S operates within its legal and compliance risk appetite.Youll lead a high-performing team, manage external counsel, and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and the Board on regulatory risks and legal strategy.To stay close to customers, our support teams are in the office three days a week as we believe that skills are developed through collaboration, and that spending time together makes us more creative and connected.What youll doYour key accountabilities will includeEnsuring M&S complies with regulatory law and operates within its legal risk appetite.Leading on regulatory investigations, enquiries, litigation and enforcement actions (civil and criminal).Leading M&S relationship with the CMA and other regulators.Partnering the Plan A team on ESG.Designing and maintaining compliance frameworks in collaboration with business teams. Horizon scanning for new and emerging regulatory developments.Managing and developing the Regulatory Legal team, including lawyers and paralegals. Overseeing external legal counsel and ensuring cost-effective legal support.Chairing the Mandatory Training Group and overseeing company-wide compliance training. Maintaining strong relationships with key regulators (CMA, GCA, FCA).Whats in it for youBeing a part of M&S is exactly that playing your part to bring the magic of M&S to our customers every day. Were an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and ever evolving business built on doing the right thing and bringing exceptional quality, value, service to every customer, whenever, wherever and however they want to shop with us.Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more specialAfter completing your probationary period, youll receive 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third-party brands for you and a member of your household.Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days!Discretionary bonus schemes awarded based on how you achieve your personal objectives and our performance as a business.A generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.A dedicated welcome to our teams with a tailored induction and a wide range of training programmes to develop your skills.Amazing perks and discounts via our M&S Choices portal to maximise your financial and personal wellbeing.Industry-leading parental, adoption and neonatal policies, providing support and flexibility for your family.Access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support for all colleagues including access to our 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist to support you and your family.A charity volunteer day to support a charity or cause you're passionate about through a dedicated day away from work.Who you areYour skills and experience will includeQualified solicitor (England & Wales) with extensive post-qualification experience in Regulatory Law, including competition law and anti-bribery and sanctions compliance.Proven experience handling regulatory investigations and prosecutions.Track record of developing and implementing compliance frameworks.Strong leadership, team management, and delegation skills.Everyones welcomeWe are ambitious about the future of retail. Were disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. Were transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please dont hesitate to let us know when completing your application. 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Created: 2025-07-15