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Group Secretary & General Counsel - Consumer Business

DMJ Recruitment | Lincoln, United Kingdom | Posted July 02, 2026

Position Overview

DMJ are delighted to partner with Lincolnshire Co-op in their search for a new General Counsel and Group Secretary.

This is the unique opportunity to sit on the executive board of one of the most successful independent consumer co-operatives in the UK. 

Owned by their 300,000 members, the people of Lincolnshire and surrounding counties for more than 160 years, Lincolnshire Co-op have a business portfolio including property development, management, acquisition and disposal. 

In this role, as General Counsel, you will:

  • Develop and manage relationships with external law firms and ensure that any external legal resource is appropriate for the advice sought and cost effective.

  • Provide the necessary legal input on all transaction and contractual negotiations, responsible for protecting the Society’s interests ensuring that proper due diligence is exercised.

  • Develop the Society’s legal knowledge an...

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