Head of Legal - UK

Head of Legal - UK

Department: CEO's Office

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Remote, UK

Description

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Head of Legal to lead the legal function and provide strategic counsel across all areas of the UK business.

Reporting to the Group General Counsel, the successful candidate will work closely with the UK senior leadership team and will play a critical role in the day-to-day management of all aspects of the Group's UK operations at a crucial point in the Group's strategic journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as Legal business partner for the UK business, lead and manage all legal and compliance matters across the Group's UK operations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, agreements, and NDAs with customers and suppliers.
• Work with commercial colleagues to prepare bid documents and tender responses.
• Advise the UK senior management team on legal, regulatory, and risk-related issues.
• Ensure procedures and practices are compliant with UK law, procurement regulations, financial regulations, and data protection standards (including GDPR).
• Manage relationships with external legal advisors and regulatory bodies.
• Oversee dispute resolution and manage any necessary litigation.
• Provide assistance and support to the HR team in relation to employment law issues.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on legal best practices and compliance.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the company through sound, commercially-focussed legal advice.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with a minimum of 5+ years' PQE.
• Proven experience in corporate and/or commercial law either in private practice or in-house environments.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, regulatory frameworks, and risk management.
• Previous experience working with public procurement regulations preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders.
• A commercially-minded, practical and solutions-focused approach to legal problem-solving.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Strong personal motivation and organisational skills. Must be willing and able to take ownership of issues and drive them to resolution.
• The ideal candidate would have experience within the UK software industry.