Head of Legal (London, UK) : Our client, a prominent private equity shop with locations in the UK and the US, is seeking a seasoned legal professional to join their expanding team. The firm focuses its investments across a diverse range of industries, including business-to-business (B2B), financial services, retail, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, as well as emerging fields such as e-commerce and industrials. The successful candidate will work closely with C-level executives and play a key role in shaping and executing the firm’s legal strategy. Compensation range : £300-400k base bonus carry. Responsibilities: Lead the legal execution of investments, partnering closely with external counsel to structure, negotiate, and close complex transactions. Serve as the primary point of accountability for the firm’s compliance function, ensuring robust internal processes that align with fund terms, regulatory obligations, and industry best practices. Oversee the negotiation and execution of M&A transactions, corporate reorganizations, and other strategic initiatives. Manage general corporate legal matters, including governance, commercial contracts, and firm-wide legal projects. Collaborate cross-functionally with investment, finance, and operations teams to ensure legal and regulatory alignment across all aspects of the business.