Client Details
A global strategy and advisory firm is seeking an interim Head of Legal to provide strategic coverage for a period of 6 months. Hybrid working in central London this role can be part- or full-time.
Description
You will act as the firm's most senior legal adviser, supporting partners and leadership with commercial, governance and risk matters across the business:
* Provide oversight of commercial contracts and complex negotiations
* Take ownership of international risk and regulatory matters including conflicts, data incidents, and governance matters
* Drive improvements to internal frameworks, building on existing work around processes, templates, and internal playbooks
* Lead on data protection and information risk
* Overseeing entity governance and company secretarial activity across multiple jurisdictions
* Instruct & manage external counsel
* Line manage internal Counsel
Profile
You will be a strong commercial & corporate Lawyer with experience covering business strategy needs:
* Experience working in the UK as a qualified Solicitor
* In‑house experience in a consulting firm, advisory business, LLP, or professional services environment is preferable
* Comfortable advising senior stakeholders with strong commercial judgement and a pragmatic risk approach
* Immediately available for a fixed‑term contract of 6‑months
Job Offer
* Hybrid working in Central London
* Full- or Part‑time
* Competitive Salary
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