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Client: LOD
Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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Job Reference: 654b50b5d567
Job Views: 4
Posted: 25.06.2025
Expiry Date: 09.08.2025
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. All share a desire for high-quality work and control that traditional models can't offer, but LOD can.
All our LODs have worked at top-tier firms or as part of major in-house teams. We only accept a small percentage of applications, selecting lawyers who are technically excellent and can work seamlessly with our client’s teams. This ensures we can offer 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: work from full-time onsite to a few hours weekly from home.
Training, know-how, 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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