We are partnering with a major UK defence and infrastructure organisation on the appointment of a Director of Legal, a senior leadership role with significant visibility and strategic impact.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a well-established legal function within a highly regulated, nationally critical environment, advising on complex and high-value matters that sit at the heart of major programmes.
The Role
Reporting into the Chief Legal Officer, you will:
* Lead and shape the organisation’s legal function
* Provide strategic legal advice on complex regulatory, commercial, and operational matters
* Lead high-value contract negotiations and manage significant disputes
* Ensure robust legal governance in a security-sensitive environment
* Oversee and manage external counsel relationships
* Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, with exposure at executive level
Leadership Scope
* Lead a team of 20+ legal and governance professionals
* Play a key role in developing capability and driving high performance across the function
About You
* UK-qualified solicitor or barrister with demonstrable experience across the following areas;
* Broad legal background across commercial, regulatory, or infrastructure-related work
* Proven experience operating at senior level, influencing executive stakeholders
* Strong leadership experience with the ability to build and develop teams
* Experience within complex or regulated environments (e.g. defence, infrastructure, construction, procurement)
Why Apply?
* A high-profile leadership role in a nationally significant organisation
* Exposure to complex, high-impact work
* The opportunity to shape legal strategy and influence key decisions
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