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Commercial Head of Legal with background in Data Centres/Real Estate - In House, London
Client:
LOD
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
25
Posted:
12.08.2025
Expiry Date:
26.09.2025
Job Description:
Commercial Head of Legal with background in Data Centres/Real Estate - In House
We're looking for an interim Head of Legal to support our client for 9 - 12 months. Prior experience managing a legal team with a background in data centres, real estate or industrial/manufacturing is key.
This will be a maternity cover, starting as soon as possible. Your role will include:
* Overseeing the legal function across the EMEA region independently
* Acting as Head of Legal to support new data centre construction projects working alongside a senior construction lawyer
* Supporting land acquisition projects and negotiation of land purchase agreements
* Facility management service contracts
* Supporting in-house paralegal and delegating work
* Managing external legal spend
Ideally, you'll have a strong background managing a small (or larger) legal team. Previous experience in data centres would be beneficial, although a background in real estate, industrials, or manufacturing will also be considered.
This assignment will be full-time, starting as soon as possible, and is expected to run for 9 - 12 months.
If you're an experienced Head of Legal looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!
Why Join LOD?
People come to us for a range of reasons – they might be seeking more flexibility, work alongside other projects, or just want a change. What they all have in common is a desire for high-quality work coupled with a degree of control that traditional models can’t offer, but LOD can.
All of our LODs have worked at top-tier firms or as part of major in-house teams. We only accept a small percentage of applications as we choose lawyers who are not only technically excellent but also able to work seamlessly with our client’s teams. This ensures we can offer our lawyers consistently high-quality assignments.
We offer:
* Varied, challenging, career-enhancing work with market-leading brands (from Google to Barclays, and Amex to adidas) as well as exciting growth companies.
* Flexibility and autonomy: you can work anything from full-time on-site with a client to a few hours each week from home.
* Training and support from our dedicated HQ Team.
* A variety of flexible working models, including working at the client’s offices or remotely.
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