Head Of Legal

Mixxos Group; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional body in Milton Keynes is seeking a Head of Legal to oversee their Legal and Data Protection functions. This strategic role involves leading a team while managing commercial contracts and ensuring compliance with UK GDPR. The position offers a hybrid working model and numerous benefits such as flexible holiday, pension contributions, and private medical care. Ideal candidates are experienced solicitors with strong commercial law and data protection knowledge, eager for an influential role with work-life balance.

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

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEx with strong PQE.
• Solid experience in commercial contracts.
• Confident in leading and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Legal team.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Oversee data protection activities.

Skills

Strong commercial contracts experience

Knowledge of UK GDPR and data protection

Leadership and team development

Organised and proactive approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEx with strong PQE

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.