Our client is seeking an Interim Head of Legal for a 12-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established UK business with significant national infrastructure and strong private equity backing. The role offers the chance to oversee legal strategy, manage risk across the business and support a range of commercial and corporate activity during a critical period of change and delivery.
What you'll do:
As the Interim Head of Legal, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's future. Your primary responsibility will be to act as the main legal advisor to the Executive Team and Board. You will lead and manage the in-house legal team, providing strategic guidance and oversight. Your expertise will be called upon for advice on a wide range of commercial matters, including major contracts, regulatory issues, and corporate projects. You will also support business-critical transformation initiatives and contribute to high-level strategic planning. Liaising with external counsel where appropriate, you will ensure cost-effective legal resource management.
* Act as the primary legal advisor to the Executive Team and Board.
* Lead and manage the in-house legal team, providing strategic guidance and oversight.
* Advise on a broad range of commercial matters, including major contracts, regulatory issues, and corporate projects.
* Support business-critical transformation initiatives and contribute to high-level strategic planning.
* Liaise with external counsel where appropriate and ensure cost-effective legal resource management.
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Interim Head of Legal position is a qualified solicitor (UK) with significant post-qualification experience. You have proven experience in leading legal teams and advising at board level. Your strong commercial acumen allows you to navigate complex situations with ease. You thrive in fast-paced environments and are comfortable operating within operationally complex settings. While previous exposure to working with private equity investors or in a PE-owned business is desirable, it is not essential.
* Experience in leading legal teams and advising at board level.
* Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, operationally complex environment.
* Previous exposure to working with private equity investors or in a PE-owned business is desirable but not essential.
What sets this company apart:
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal leader who enjoys hands-on work, thrives in change-oriented environments, and can add immediate value in a complex and fast-moving business. The company prides itself on its strong national infrastructure and private equity backing. It offers an environment that encourages growth leadership, supportive leadership, collaboration, commitment, empathy, understanding, trustworthiness, and flexibility.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
About the job
Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Legal
Focus: In-house & Generalist
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Director
Location: Manchester
Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Legal
Focus: In-house & Generalist
Industry: Legal
Salary: £110,000 - £140,000 per annum
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Director
Location: Manchester
FULL_TIME
Job Reference: EC5JIX-EAF78E07
Date posted: 19 May 2025
Consultant: Ciaran O'Neill
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