Head of Legal

mydentist Group Limited; Kearsley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental network in the UK is seeking a qualified Head of Legal to oversee legal affairs, ensuring compliance and managing a team. This full-time role offers flexible hybrid working, professional development opportunities, and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and up to 30 holiday days. The ideal candidate should have a strong legal background and experience in contract negotiation and people management.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Company car benefit

Health and well-being benefits

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with in-depth legal expertise.
• Experience in contract law, employment law, and intellectual property.
• Previous experience in people management.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on legal matters including contracts and compliance.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings.
• Lead the legal department and manage a team.

Skills

Legal compliance

Contract negotiation

Litigation

People management

Corporate governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

Job description

Overview

Your future, as Head of Legal at mydentist

This role is part of the mydentist leadership team and supports the management of risk and accountability. It will be a critical deputy for the Chief of Staff & General Counsel on all complex legal matters. The role is permanent and full-time with flexible hybrid working arrangements. The Support Centre is located in Kearsley - M26 1GG.

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements with our Support Centre located in Kearsley - M26 1GG
• You will benefit from free onsite parking, and Kearsley train station is just a short walk away
• With an on-site mini market shop and casual seating space inside and outside

Your future, with us

Working at mydentist means you'll be part of the UK's leading dental network. Here, you'll be trusted to do your best work, balancing your career around your life. We're ambitious, focusing on the big picture and transforming how we deliver dentistry. Supported by a talented and driven team, everyone is free to be themselves, where respect is a given and we're always there for one another.

Your future, your benefits

• Holidays rising to 30 days per year with service (plus bank holidays)
• Annual Support Centre bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Company car benefit
• Health and well-being benefits, including a virtual GP service and Employee Assistance Programme helpline, which includes free counselling sessions
• Access to discounts at cinemas, major retail brands, restaurants, and coffee chains
• Recognition schemes, including Support Centre Heroes and service awards

Your future, your role

As Head of Legal, you'll be:

• Providing advice on a wide range of legal matters, including contracts, regulatory compliance, litigation, employment law, intellectual property, and corporate governance, and instructing internal and external counsel as required
• Working with key stakeholders and departments in a collaborative style to maintain legal compliance and uphold the integrity of mydentist at all times
• Representing the company in legal proceedings and working with external counsel when necessary
• Drafting, negotiating, and approving contracts, legal documents, and business template agreements as required
• Leading the legal department, managing a team of legal professionals and support roles

You will have

• A bachelor's degree in law or a related field, acquired from an accredited institution
• You will be a qualified Solicitor
• In-depth legal expertise, with an understanding of legal principles and practices, alongside specific knowledge in contract law, employment law, intellectual property, and litigation
• Previous people management and development experience
• Corporate governance and/or company secretarial experience

Enjoy being part of a team that's passionate about supporting our practices and ultimately helping the nation smile.

Your future starts here

Build a fulfilling career with us, where you'll find the opportunity to develop your skills and shape your work life with a caring and inclusive team that supports one another.

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