Head of Legal - SaaS

Taylor Root; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity-backed SaaS scale-up is seeking a Head of Legal to join their senior leadership team. The role involves managing legal risks, compliance, and providing strategic legal guidance to support the company's growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technology and a strong legal background.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of post-qualification experience required.
• Experience in a technology scale-up environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to senior leadership and the Board.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Lead a team and oversee corporate governance.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

Job description

This range is provided by Taylor Root. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Associate Director | In-house Legal Recruitment | Technology & FMCG

We are partnering with a private equity-backed UK-based SaaS scale-up seeking an experienced Head of Legal to join their senior leadership team. Reporting to the CFO, you will act as the chief legal advisor, providing strategic guidance on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters to support the company’s ambitious growth plans.

About the Role

As Head of Legal, you will manage legal risks, ensure compliance, and drive strategic objectives. Collaborating with the Board and senior leadership, you will provide expertise in commercial contracts, corporate governance, and data protection. This role demands a commercially astute legal professional from a fast-paced SaaS scale-up environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to senior leadership and the Board.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including SaaS, licensing, and partnership agreements.
• Lead a team of three, implementing processes for hiring, performance management, and development.
• Oversee corporate governance, M&A activities, and due diligence processes.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and legal budgets.
• Monitor regulatory and legal trends in the technology sector.
• Handle disputes, litigation, or regulatory investigations.
• Deliver legal training to internal stakeholders.

About You

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with 10+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Trained in a Commercial/TMT team at a top-tier law firm, with at least five years of in-house experience in a technology company.
• Proven experience in a technology scale-up environment.
• Skilled in negotiating with enterprise clients.
• Experience with M&A transactions and private equity investors.
• Knowledge of cross-border legal considerations is advantageous.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritise and thrive in a high-growth environment.

This is a competitive process, so please apply only if your experience aligns with the criteria above.

Please note that PQE/salary levels are used as a guide. We welcome applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills required to fulfil this role. Your personal information will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

If this opportunity interests you, please apply directly or contact Albert Toms at [e-mail]. Applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media and Software Development

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