Job Description
Head of Legal - Strategic Legal Leadership Opportunity
Location: BirminghamReporting to: Chief Executive OfficerTeam Leadership: Legal Department
Are you an experienced legal leader ready to shape the legal strategy of a values-driven, high-impact organisation at the heart of healthcare and public procurement?
We're looking for a Head of Legal to lead and elevate our in-house legal function. This is a pivotal role offering both strategic influence and day-to-day operational responsibility in a dynamic and highly regulated environment. You'll be joining a collaborative, purpose-led organisation that is committed to excellence, integrity, and innovation in everything we do.The Role
As Head of Legal, you'll:
* Lead the legal team with vision, clarity, and care-ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality legal services across the organisation.
* Partner with leadership on key strategic initiatives, offering risk-aware and commercially sound legal counsel.
* Drive legal governance across a broad range of areas including public procurement, commercial contracts, compliance, data protection, and competition law.
* Oversee the legal review and negotiation of complex supplier and customer agreements in the healthcare and group purchasing space.
* Shape and implement contracting strategies that align with public procurement requirements and organisational objectives.
* Provide pragmatic advice on contentious issues, internal investigations, and compliance breaches.
* Mentor and develop legal talent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and legal excellence.
* Serve as the key point of contact for external counsel, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
What You'll Bring
* Qualified UK Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales)
* Minimum 10 years' post-qualification experience, with a strong grounding in public procurement and commercial law
* Proven experience in managing in-house legal teams and working in complex, regulated industries-healthcare experience a plus
* Demonstrated ability to balance risk with commercial objectives and communicate legal concepts clearly to non-legal colleagues
* Exceptional leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
* Experience handling legal compliance matters including data protection, competition law, the Bribery Act, and related frameworks
* A proactive mindset, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams under pressure
* Experience with group purchasing organisations or healthcare supply chains is highly desirable
Why Join Us?
You'll be part of a trusted organisation making a tangible difference across the healthcare landscape. We offer:
* A meaningful leadership role with visibility across the organisation and its parent company
* A values-led environment where your expertise will directly influence key business decisions
* Opportunities to grow professionally and shape the future of our legal team
* A collaborative, supportive culture that respects your experience while encouraging innovation
Apply Now
If you're a confident, commercially minded legal leader ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact