Interested in stepping into a senior legal role where you can genuinely shape how a business operates?
Looking for something with international scope, but still close enough to the decision-making to have real influence?
Keen to work on modern regulatory challenges without being buried in bureaucracy?
* General Counsel
* Head of Legal & Compliance | Senior Legal Role | UK-Based with International Scope
Our client is looking for an experienced General Counsel to lead their legal and compliance function. This is a senior, hands-on role with plenty of visibility across the business and regular interaction with leadership.
You’ll be the go-to for all legal matters, from day-to-day advice through to longer-term strategy, working across a mix of commercial, regulatory, and governance topics in an international setting.
Why This Role is Great
This role offers a good balance of strategic input and practical involvement — ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the business.
* Act as the main legal advisor across a range of business activities
* Work directly with senior leadership and contribute to key decisions
* Get involved in international legal and compliance matters
* Take ownership of contracts, partnerships, and external relationships
* Shape and improve internal policies and governance processes
* Keep on top of evolving regulation and help the business respond in a practical way
* Manage external legal support where needed, without unnecessary complexity
About You
You’ll be a confident legal professional who is comfortable working independently and building strong relationships across a business.
Your background might include:
* Qualification as a lawyer (UK, EU, or Japan)
* Solid experience in corporate, commercial, or regulatory law
* Exposure to cross-border work or international organisations
* An interest in areas like data protection, technology, or digital regulation
* The ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders
* Strong drafting and negotiation skills
Any experience working in a tech-led, research-focused, or regulated environment would be helpful, but not essential.
What You’ll Get
* A senior role with real ownership and autonomy
* Direct access to leadership and influence over decision-making
* A varied workload covering both strategic and day-to-day legal matters
* Exposure to international work without constant travel
* A supportive environment where legal is seen as a partner, not a blocker
Interested?
If you’re looking for a step up into a broader, more visible legal role - or you’re already operating at this level and want something with more variety - this could be worth a conversation.
Apply now or get in touch to find out more.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our client and our agency are committed to creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage candidates to apply even if they don’t meet every requirement listed.