Head of Legal - Commercial

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We are representing a market leading specialist insurer in their search for a Head of Legal – Commercial. You will be joining their growing Internal Legal Team based in their Manchester Office. This role is perfect for an experienced Commercial Lawyer interested in establishing a department within a growing and ambitious Company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working on general Commercial matters (predominantly privately funded) for an existing strong client base. This includes working on commercial contracts, GDPR and corporate transactions
• Fostering and developing client relationships with existing clients
• Bringing in new clients through business development and professional contacts
• Managing and supporting a growing team once new hires are made
• Co-operating with other legal divisions and stakeholders

Qualifications:

• An experienced England and Wales Qualified Lawyer with a Commercial Legal background
• Business Development expertise
• Corporate transactional experience would be a plus

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Commercial Lawyer either in Private Practice or In-House, to join an organisation committed to giving you the autonomy to establish an offering and grow it. If you meet the qualifications and are ready for a new and exciting challenge, please apply!