Interim Head of Legal

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a positive impact. In this long-term role, you will serve as the principal legal adviser to the Board, guiding them through complex legal matters and ensuring compliance with regulations. Your expertise will help embed legal practices into the core of the business, fostering a culture of governance and strategic foresight. This high-priority position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of the organization while working alongside a passionate team committed to driving meaningful change.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in providing legal advice to senior management.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all legal and corporate matters for the organization.
• Provide strategic legal advice to the Board and senior executives.
• Manage the organization's trademark and IP portfolio.

Skills

Legal Advisory

Contract Negotiation

Corporate Governance

Intellectual Property Management

Strategic Legal Advice

Education

Law Degree

Qualified Solicitor/Barrister

Job description

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You will be joining a business with an incredible mission and be part of true positive change whilst adding value in a range of legal and strategic areas.

This is not a “quick fix” for the company; it is a long-term role where the business aims to embed legal into its core operations, build solid legal and commercial foundations, and implement new processes and strategies to protect and propel the business into future success. This is a high-priority role, and you will be a key part of the organization’s success.

As the legal adviser to the Board, you will be the principal adviser to the Chief Executive on all legal matters, including:

General Overview:

1. Lead all legal, commercial, and corporate matters, ensuring good governance and high standards in managing the Group’s work and resources.
2. Provide ad-hoc legal advice to the Chairman, Board of Trustees, Chief Executive, and Executive Committee, either directly or through external legal providers.
3. Offer expert and strategic legal advice to the Board.
4. Review, negotiate, and draft various commercial contracts and agreements (technology, consulting, procurement, advertising/marketing, data protection, employment, etc.).
5. Manage the organization’s trademark/IP portfolio and advise staff on intellectual property issues, including licensing of images and content.
6. Create policies, procedures, and systems for legal compliance.
7. Oversee contract management processes to ensure they are current and effective.
8. Review grant agreements and reports, advising staff on legal aspects of grantmaking.
9. Represent or oversee the organization’s representation in judicial and administrative proceedings and negotiations.
10. Select and retain outside counsel as needed for legal opinions, claims, litigation, or specialized legal matters.
11. Stay informed about applicable laws and advise staff accordingly.