Interim Head of Legal – Data Centers & Real Estate

LOD; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced interim Head of Legal for a 9-12 month maternity cover. The role involves managing the legal function across the EMEA region and overseeing various projects related to data centre construction and land acquisition. Candidates should have a strong background in managing legal teams, preferably with experience in data centres or real estate. This full-time position offers flexibility and autonomy in work arrangements.

Benefits

Varied and challenging work

Flexibility in working hours

Support from dedicated HQ Team

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing a legal team is essential.
• Strong background in data centres, real estate, or manufacturing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the legal function across the EMEA region independently.
• Support new data centre construction projects with a senior construction lawyer.
• Manage general commercial matters and land acquisition negotiations.
• Delegate work to in-house paralegal and manage external legal spend.

Skills

Managing legal teams

Commercial legal expertise

Negotiation skills

Experience in data centres

Job description

A leading legal services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced interim Head of Legal for a 9-12 month maternity cover. The role involves managing the legal function across the EMEA region and overseeing various projects related to data centre construction and land acquisition. Candidates should have a strong background in managing legal teams, preferably with experience in data centres or real estate. This full-time position offers flexibility and autonomy in work arrangements.