At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate.
The role
The successful candidate will be the lead legal advisor to the Group functions for Manchester Airport Group. Working directly for the Director of Legal & Deputy GC, you will be responsible for delivering and overseeing legal services for all Group functions and implementing legal frameworks, policies and procedures to support the business in meeting its strategic objectives and mitigating legal risk. As a critical member of the Legal leadership team, there will be opportunities to work with the Director of Legal & Deputy GC on high value/complex strategic and compliance activities across the Group within multiple core legal disciplines. You will also business partner with and provide support to senior colleagues and stakeholders across the Group functions on key areas of governance, legal compliance and policy, particularly those with the potential to impact Group reputation and commercial objectives. The role holder will also be the lead advisor on key financing and corporate programmes (e.g. refinancing, bond placements, shareholder consent processes and any M&A activities across the Group of a certain value). Corporate Finance experience is therefore desirable. The successful candidate will need to have a good understanding of corporate governance and be able to monitor key governance forums throughout each layer in the organisation to ensure core controls are embedded and working effectively, maintaining overall group visibility and compliance with group frameworks. This role will also be responsible for supporting with and overseeing the completion of company secretarial tasks for the Group. What will make you successful in the role?
Lead legal role for Group functions (including Finance, HR, Strategy, Risk, etc) Demonstrated career development of self and others (awareness and application of best practice) Strong analytical approach to resolve and minimize legal risks Enthusiastic team player who can work well with other members of the team. Self-starter with a proactive and flexible approach to their work; ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in problem solving and be confident outside their ‘comfort zone’. Excellent communicator, written and oral – clear, calm and with gravitas; strong presentation skills. Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments
At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such, we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We’re also committed to well-being with a focus on mental health and supporting colleagues from underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum. Please let us know if we can provide you with any reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process. You can contact the team by emailing HR.Recruitment@MAGAirports.com Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women’s Network, Embrace - Race & Ethnicity Group, Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity.
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The successful candidate will be the lead legal advisor to the Group functions for Manchester Airport Group. Working directly for the Director of Legal & Deputy GC, you will be responsible for delivering and overseeing legal services for all Group functions and implementing legal frameworks, policies and procedures to support the business in meeting its strategic objectives and mitigating legal risk. As a critical member of the Legal leadership team, there will be opportunities to work with the Director of Legal & Deputy GC on high value/complex strategic and compliance activities across the Group within multiple core legal disciplines. You will also business partner with and provide support to senior colleagues and stakeholders across the Group functions on key areas of governance, legal compliance and policy, particularly those with the potential to impact Group reputation and commercial objectives. The role holder will also be the lead advisor on key financing and corporate programmes (e.g. refinancing, bond placements, shareholder consent processes and any M&A activities across the Group of a certain value). Corporate Finance experience is therefore desirable. The successful candidate will need to have a good understanding of corporate governance and be able to monitor key governance forums throughout each layer in the organisation to ensure core controls are embedded and working effectively, maintaining overall group visibility and compliance with group frameworks. This role will also be responsible for supporting with and overseeing the completion of company secretarial tasks for the Group. What will make you successful in the role?
Lead legal role for Group functions (including Finance, HR, Strategy, Risk, etc) Demonstrated career development of self and others (awareness and application of best practice) Strong analytical approach to resolve and minimize legal risks Enthusiastic team player who can work well with other members of the team. Self-starter with a proactive and flexible approach to their work; ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in problem solving and be confident outside their ‘comfort zone’. Excellent communicator, written and oral – clear, calm and with gravitas; strong presentation skills. Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments
At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such, we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We’re also committed to well-being with a focus on mental health and supporting colleagues from underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum. Please let us know if we can provide you with any reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process. You can contact the team by emailing HR.Recruitment@MAGAirports.com Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women’s Network, Embrace - Race & Ethnicity Group, Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity.
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