Head of Commercial

LHH; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 96,000 - 165,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible part-time hours

Exposure to COO and senior leadership

Job summary

LHH in South West London is seeking an experienced Commercial Solicitor to own the legal function within a growing technology business. The role is part-time (20 hours per week), hybrid, and reports to the COO, offering senior, autonomous responsibility.

You will draft and negotiate commercial contracts, advise on risk and data protection (GDPR), and lead contracting improvements with senior stakeholders. This is a flexible, influential senior position without the full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Strong negotiation skills with customers, suppliers and partners.
• Advisory focus on commercial risk and pragmatic legal advice.
• Good understanding of data protection and GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Lead negotiations with customers, suppliers and business partners.
• Advise on commercial risk and provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice.
• Oversee data protection and GDPR duties.
• Improve contracting processes and explore AI and legal tech applications.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Negotiation

Advisory

Data protection

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Part-time | 20 hours per week | Hybrid | South West London

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Commercial Solicitor to take ownership of the legal function within an established, internationally operating technology business.

Reporting directly to the COO, this is a senior, autonomous position offering the opportunity to influence business decisions, work closely with senior stakeholders and shape the legal function, while maintaining a flexible, part-time working pattern.

Key responsibilities:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Leading negotiations with customers, suppliers and business partners.
• Advising on commercial risk and providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice.
• Overseeing data protection and DPO responsibilities.
• Improving contracting processes and exploring the use of AI and legal technology.

About you:

• Qualified Solicitor with approximately 5+ years’ PQE.
• Confident operating autonomously as sole legal counsel.
• Commercially minded, pragmatic and comfortable advising senior stakeholders.
• Good understanding of data protection and GDPR.

The opportunity:

• Permanent position, approximately 20 hours per week
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working.
• Direct access to and exposure to the COO and senior leadership team.

A great opportunity for a commercial lawyer looking for a senior, influential role with genuine responsibility, without the commitment of a full-time position.