Head of Legal
Hiring Company

The hiring company name is
confidential for this listing.
About the Role
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Area (Hybrid)
The Company is seeking a Head of Legal to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading an in-house legal team and providing commercially focused legal advice on a range of matters, including complex commercial contracts, strategic partnerships, and corporate governance. This role also involves supporting the business in M&A, corporate transactions, and legal transformation, with a key focus on modernizing the legal function and introducing new technologies such as AI and legal tech to improve efficiency and productivity. Applicants for the Head of Legal position at the company should ideally have a minimum of 10 years' of PQE, with a strong background in commercial legal matters and experience in M&A, corporate transactions, or corporate governance. The role requires a practical and commercially focused approach, the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives, and experience in leading and developing a legal team. The company is particularly interested in candidates with a genuine interest in legal transformation, AI, and technology, and the confidence to engage with senior executives and influence business decisions. While experience in a regulated environment is advantageous, the sector background is flexible. This is a unique opportunity for a legal professional to make a significant impact within a large, complex, and evolving organization.
Functions:
- Legal
About the Company
Large, established, highly successful UK business with significant UK and international operations
Industry
Consumer Services
Type
Privately Held