Head of Legal

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global service business in London is seeking a Head of Corporate Legal Affairs to lead legal compliance and governance. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, including M&A expertise and familiarity with international legal frameworks. This full-time role offers a salary of £130,000 - £140,000, plus a 15% bonus and travel opportunities to international sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience.
• Familiarity with international legal frameworks.
• Experience in setting up an international group legal function.

Responsibilities

• Set up and improve legal compliance.
• Advise senior leaders on legal governance.
• Manage external litigation.
• Oversee mergers and acquisitions.

Skills

Legal risk management

Compliance

M&A experience

Policy development

Education

Law degree with postgraduate qualification

Job description

Permanent full time opportunity in a growing mid sized global PE backed service business for the Head of Corporate Legal Affairs based in London.You will set up and improve legal compliance strategically advise senior leaders operating with in a robust legal governance framework. Including:Leading legal risk managementCompliance for the UK and international locationsManagement of external litigationMerges and acquisition and divestmentsLegal contract reviewDevelop , implement and maintain policies plus so much moreFor this role you will need a law degree with a post graduate qualification and 10 years plus of legal experience. You will have familiarity with international legal frameworks and hands on M&A experience. Ideally you will have set up an international group legal function and thrive in a fast paced enviroment.This role offer a salary range of £130,000 -140,000 plus bonus of 15% and include travel to the international sites.