Head of Legal

Mixxos Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional body in Milton Keynes seeks a Head of Legal to oversee their Legal and Data Protection functions. This key role involves leading a team, guiding commercial contracts, and ensuring compliance with UK GDPR. Ideal candidates will be qualified solicitors with significant experience in commercial law and a proactive approach to risk management. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement and a focus on work-life balance, making it an excellent opportunity for a legal leader.

Benefits

24 days holiday rising to 27

4% employee / 9% employer pension

Health and dental plans

Life assurance x4 salary

AXA private medical (after 2 years)

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Strong PQE and experience in commercial law.
• Ability to lead and develop a legal team.
• In-depth understanding of data protection laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Legal team for contract matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Support senior leaders on legal risk management.
• Ensure compliance with UK GDPR.
• Oversee copyright and trademark protections.

Skills

Commercial contracts experience

Team leadership

Knowledge of UK GDPR

Organised and proactive

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEx

Job description

Mixxos are partnering with a leading professional body in Milton Keynes to recruit a Head of Legal to oversee their Legal and Data Protection functions.

In this key role, you will lead a team of four and provide expert guidance across a wide range of commercial contracts including IT, consultancy, supplier, sponsorship, marketing and collaboration agreements. You ll also hold strategic responsibility for the organisation s data protection framework, ensuring proportionate risk management and strong governance.

Hours: 35 hours per week, hybrid working available

Benefits

• 24 days holiday rising to 27
• 4% employee / 9% employer pension
• Health and dental plans
• Life assurance x4 salary
• AXA private medical (after 2 years)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Key Responsibilities for Head of Legal

• Lead and mentor the Legal team, ensuring timely, pragmatic, and solution-focused support on contracts and commercial matters
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Provide ad-hoc legal advice for projects, collaborations and business initiatives.
• Maintain and enhance contract templates, processes and guidance to drive clarity and efficiency.
• Work closely with Procurement to ensure smooth and efficient internal contracting processes.
• Support senior leaders with legal risk management and proportionate decision-making.
• Oversee protection of the organisation s copyright, trademarks and licensing frameworks, including managing any potential infringements.
• Provide strategic oversight of operational data protection activities, ensuring strong governance and compliance with UK GDPR.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support proportionate, effective legal and compliance practices.

What you ll need for Head of Legal

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEx with strong PQE
• Solid commercial contracts experience
• Confident leading and developing a team
• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR and data protection
• Organised, proactive and focused on sensible risk management

If you re a commercially minded legal leader looking for a strategic and influential role with genuine work-life balance, we d love to hear from you.