Head of Legal

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Posted 9 days ago, valid for 13 days

Uxbridge, Buckinghamshire UB8 1DH, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A Privately owned, market-leading services company is seeking a new Head of Legal, reporting to the CFO in a newly created role within the in-house Legal team.
The successful candidate will oversee a small Legal function of three and advise on a wide range of matters including contracts, M&A, and Company Secretary requirements.
Applicants should be UK qualified Commercial/Corporate Solicitors with a minimum of 7 years PQE, and experience in a non-FS regulated environment is preferred but not essential.
This position offers hybrid working from the client's Head Office in West London, providing excellent access to the Senior Leadership Team.
The salary for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience, reflecting the importance of this position in the company's growth strategy.

Pleased to be exclusively representing a Privately owned, market leading services company in their search for a new Head of Legal Reporting to the CFO, this is a newly created role in an existing in-house Legal team, reflecting the increasing importance of Legal in their growth story. The successful candidate will work closely with the SLT, overseeing day to day operations of a small Legal function of 3. The business has operations in both the UK and Internationally, so you'll advise on a wide range of matters including: Contracts - draft, review and negotiate a wide range of agreements including SLA, supplier contracts, IT, Data M&A - supporting external counsel on strategic acquisitions or disposals, drafting initial transaction documentation including HoT's, NDAsMaintenance of Company Secretary requirementsAd-Hoc oversight of small Litigation matters This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and energetic Head of Legal to lead a small function, with autonomy to drive the growth of the business compliantly. You'll have excellent access to the SLT, exposing yourself to high level strategic discussions around growth in new and existing markets Applications are invited from UK qualified Commercial / Corporate Solicitors from 7PQE+. Previous experience from a non FS regulated environment would be beneficial, but not essential. This role offers hybrid working from the clients Head Office in West London. Send a cv to Nick Barrass to initiate further discussions

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