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Head of Legal

LHH Recruitment Solutions
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 19 hours
Location

London, Greater London NW11 9NN, England

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance

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  • The Head of Legal position is based in North West London, requiring in-office attendance five days a week.
  • The role offers a salary starting from £120,000 and is an 18-month fixed-term contract with potential for permanent employment.
  • Candidates must possess a qualification as a solicitor or barrister in England & Wales, with a minimum of 6 years of post-qualification experience.
  • The successful candidate will lead a legal team, provide strategic advice to senior leadership, and manage commercial contracts and transactions.
  • Benefits include comprehensive health insurance and a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth and development.

HEAD OF LEGAL

Location: North West London (5 days a week in office)

Salary: From £120,000

Duration: 18-month fixed-term contract with the potential for permanent employment

Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career? Our client, a leading player in the wholesale industry, is on the lookout for a dynamic Head of Legal to become a vital part of their London team.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead a talented legal team, driving excellence in legal matters across the organisation.
  • Provide strategic legal advice and briefings to the senior leadership team and board.
  • Coordinate, negotiate, and review commercial contracts, including supplier and partnership agreements.
  • Advise on mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions to support business growth.
  • Keep your finger on the pulse by monitoring legal and regulatory changes that impact the company.

Experienced required:

  • A qualification as a solicitor or barrister in England & Wales (minimum 6 years PQE).
  • Significant post-qualification experience leading legal teams, ideally within the wholesale, retail, or FMCG sectors.
  • Strong commercial acumen and the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
  • A proactive attitude and a passion for delivering high-quality legal solutions.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive health insurance for you and your partner
  • A supportive work environment that values professional development and growth.
  • Opportunities to make a real impact within a leading organisation.

If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you can make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested in the In-House Legal Market?

If you're curious about other opportunities in the in-house legal sector, don't hesitate to reach out directly.

Keywords: In-house, London, General Counsel, Permanent, FMCG, Contracts, Legal In-house, Legal, Commercial Contracts, Company Secretary

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.