Job Description
Head of Legal (London, UK): Our client, a prominent private equity shop with locations in the UK and the US, is seeking a seasoned legal professional to join their expanding team. The firm focuses its investments across a diverse range of industries, including business-to-business (B2B), financial services, retail, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, as well as emerging fields such as e-commerce and industrials. The successful candidate will work closely with C-level executives and play a key role in shaping and executing the firm’s legal strategy.
Compensation range: £300-400k base + bonus + carry.
Responsibilities:
* Lead the legal execution of investments, partnering closely with external counsel to structure, negotiate, and close complex transactions.
* Serve as the primary point of accountability for the firm’s compliance function, ensuring robust internal processes that align with fund terms, regulatory obligations, and industry best practices.
* Oversee the negotiation and execution of M&A transactions, corporate reorganizations, and other strategic initiatives.
* Manage general corporate legal matters, including governance, commercial contracts, and firm-wide legal projects.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with investment, finance, and operations teams to ensure legal and regulatory alignment across all aspects of the business.