Overview

We are looking for a Director of Legal & Company Secretary at Dignity. This is a strategic leadership role focused on safeguarding our legal and regulatory standing and enabling confident, transparent decision-making across the organisation. Location: Maidenhead or Birmingham (Hybrid). Contract: Full-time, Permanent. Salary: Up to £150,000 per annum (DOE).

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the Legal and Company Secretarial function, covering property, commercial, regulatory, governance, and compliance.
• Provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice across contracts, disputes, and strategic matters.
• Support the Board and Committees with governance, documentation, and meeting preparation.
• Oversee data protection and GDPR compliance, including training and risk mitigation.
• Manage relationships with external law firms, auditors, and regulatory bodies (FCA, CMA).
• Administer insurance portfolios including Employer Liability, Personal Injury, and Public Liability.
• Collaborate with investor company General Counsel on strategic corporate matters.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing legal and governance team.

What You'll Bring / Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in commercial law, ideally within financial services or regulated sectors.
• Proven Company Secretary experience, supporting Boards and Committees with governance and compliance.
• Strong background in data protection and GDPR, with practical implementation experience.
• Experience managing insurance portfolios and supporting compliance functions.
• Qualified Solicitor (UK jurisdiction preferred); additional qualifications in Company Secretarial practice (e.g. ICSA/CGI) are advantageous.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance.
• High professional integrity, with a genuine interest in protecting people's futures.

Why This Matters

• Be part of a team driven by care, respect, and responsibility.
• Work on something that truly matters—helping families prepare for life's most sensitive moments.
• Join a collaborative, trusted, and evolving business that values its people and its purpose.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, with flexible working arrangements available.

What We Provide

• Annual salary of up to £150,000.
• Company Bonus Scheme.
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
• BUPA Private Healthcare (Family).
• Pension Scheme 4% Matched.
• Life Assurance X4 Annual Salary.
• Free On-Site Parking.
• Access to internal apprentice & personal development schemes.

Next Steps

To be considered for this role, please submit your application via the 'apply' button, where a member of our Talent Team will review your application.

About Us

We are Dignity, one of the UK's oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history, 570 branches, and 46 crematoria. We operate Farewill, the country's largest will writer and a top probate provider. Today we are over 4,000 people across the UK, driven by the goal to care for families with compassion and professionalism.

Regulatory & Inclusion

FCA regulated. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. If you need any accessibility support, let us know. Unsolicited agency submissions will be accepted as direct applications. We reserve the right to close or extend closing dates depending on application numbers.