Head of Legal

AdMore Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AdMore Recruitment is seeking a Head of Legal for a forward-thinking, high-growth business in London. In this pivotal role, you will shape and lead the legal strategy, manage complex legal matters, and provide strategic counsel to senior leaders. This position offers a dynamic work environment where legal expertise drives business success.

Qualifications

• Strong PQE in commercial and/or corporate law.
• Experience leading and scaling legal functions.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage in-house legal function.
• Lead commercial contract negotiations.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Education

Qualified solicitor (or equivalent)

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Head of Legal – High-Growth, Forward-Thinking Business

London – Hybrid working

Are you a senior legal professional ready to shape and lead the legal strategy of a rapidly growing business? This is a rare opportunity to join an ambitious company operating in an exciting and dynamic sector as their Head of Legal.

Our client is a forward-thinking and fast-growing organisation, redefining what’s possible in their sector. With an entrepreneurial culture, strong commercial drive, and people focused culture, they offer a collaborative and high-impact environment where professionals can thrive and grow alongside the business.

As Head of Legal you will lead the function and provide expert, strategic legal advice across the organisation. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with senior leaders, this is a role that blends legal leadership with commercial influence.

What will you be doing?

• Establish and manage the in-house legal function to support business growth
• Lead commercial contract negotiations and advise on complex matters
• Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership and the Board on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters
• Evaluate and manage legal risk, creating options to resolve complex problems and enabling commercial flexibility
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations
• Lead, grow and mentor the team

You’ll be a senior legal leader with a commercial mindset and a proven track record of navigating complex legal matters in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments.

What experience do you need?

• A qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with strong PQE in commercial and/or corporate law
• Experience leading and scaling legal functions within ambitious organisations
• Strategic thinking with the ability to advise on risk, governance, and commercial opportunity
• Commercial acumen and experience contributing to business development and growth
• Previous exposure in the retail/hospitality sector or similar operational environments.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, able to influence stakeholders at all levels

If you are interested in understanding more about this Head of Legal position then please apply for a confidential conversation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Hospitality, Retail, and Legal Services

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