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About Our Client
Our client is a well-established business & service provider with a strong presence in the telecoms sector. As a medium-sized company, it operates with a focus on excellence, offering professional services tailored to meet client needs.
Job Description
* Establish a strong property legal function which is capable of supporting the strategic growth of the business
* Develop and define the legal strategy for the property legal area ensuring that the legal team support the business to deliver on its business Plan
* Support the GC to develop and translate company strategy into a set of OKR's and legal performance targets.
* Develop and define the estates and acquisition strategy for the business from a legal perspective
* Develop a strong relationship with shareholders and other stakeholders to develop reporting templates that ensure shareholders have sufficient visibility and understanding of the commercial function of the business.
* Structure, lead, develop and motivate the team to ensure that personal and team objectives are met.
* Provide strategic support to the Chief Executive and Executive Management Team in matters relating to property and estates and the running of the business.
* Initiate, develop and manage relationships with external law firms to ensure they are appropriate for the advice sought.
* Lead in budget and cost management and ensure cost effective contracts are in place and OKRs/ SLAs for performance is set and clear
* Be the trusted advisor of the business and undertake/support critical negotiations with third parties where necessary
* Advise on disputes and manage high-value litigation and be actively involved in key strategic projects; coordinate the organisation's response to litigation or any potential legal challenge
The Successful Applicant
A successful Head of Legal should have:
* UK qualified with at least 15 PQE, with excellent commercial property experience acquired both in private practice and/or in-house.
* Experience of managing a legal function in a fast-moving technical environment dealing with high volume /transactional deals and teams of lawyers
* Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to influence and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, with excellent judgement and analytical skills.
* Strong commercial acumen with proven ability to think "outside the box" and develop innovative strategic solutions.
* Experience working with senior stakeholders and Boards
What's on Offer
* A competitive salary ranging from £110,000 to £130,000 DOE.
* An attractive bonus of 20%.PA
* Car allowance of £650 per month (£7,800 annually).
* Hybrid working structure
* 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Permanent position offering stability and growth opportunities.
* A professional and supportive company culture.
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