Head of UK Legal & Company Secretary | £80-120k + Bonus + Car Allowance | London or Birmingham (with regular London travel)
Partnered exclusively with Eaton Syalon
Are you a commercially minded legal professional ready to shape the legal and governance agenda of a high-growth, listed tech business?
Eaton Syalon are the retained partner to a PE-backed UK-listed SaaS business to appoint a Head of UK Legal & Company Secretary. With a growing team across the UK, US, Europe, and Asia Pacific—and ambitious plans ahead—this is a pivotal role offering breadth, ownership, and visibility at Group level.
Overview:
Strategic and hands-on influence across legal, governance, and compliance
High-growth, fast-paced environment where your expertise will drive real impact
A supportive, collaborative culture spanning legal, finance, and the wider SLT
Flexibility: Ideally London-based, but Birmingham also considered with regular London travel
Whether you're an experienced in-house legal counsel looking for a step up—or a private practice lawyer (especially with listed or legal-tech exposure) ready to make your first move into industry—this could be your defining next chapter.
What you’ll be doing:
Legal (UK)
* Serve as the principal legal advisor for the UK business, offering pragmatic and commercially focused guidance across a wide range of legal areas
* Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including SaaS contracts, software licensing, supplier terms, partnerships, NDAs, and customer agreements
* Provide support on corporate and employment law matters, including restructures, employee relations, and contractual compliance
* Oversee data protection and privacy compliance, ensuring alignment with UK GDPR and broader information security standards
* Lead on risk management and regulatory compliance, helping to mitigate legal exposure and ensure operational best practice
* Manage or escalate legal disputes, liaising with external counsel where appropriate
* Collaborate regularly with the US legal team and global peers on cross-border legal, contractual, and compliance issues
Company Secretarial
* Act as Company Secretary for the UK listed entity, owning statutory and regulatory responsibilities
* Provide end-to-end support to the Board and its Committees, ensuring timely preparation and review of board packs, meeting agendas, and resolutions
* Ensure ongoing compliance with UK Corporate Governance Code, LSE listing rules, and Companies House obligations
* Maintain statutory registers, coordinate filings, and oversee the timely submission of disclosures and reports
* Attend and minute Board and Committee meetings, ensuring robust record-keeping and follow-up actions
Governance & Compliance
* Monitor, interpret, and advise on changes to relevant laws, regulations, and governance frameworks, ensuring ongoing compliance and readiness
* Develop, implement, and maintain internal policies and procedures, including compliance training, whistleblowing frameworks, and code of conduct guidelines
* Champion a culture of good governance and ethical decision-making across the UK business
What we’re looking for:
* Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with c. 2+ years PQE
* Strong generalist background, ideally including listed company experience
* Skilled in commercial contracts and corporate governance
* Confident operating autonomously and influencing senior stakeholders
* Bonus points for cross-border or tech/SaaS exposure
The Package:
* £80,000 – £120,000 base salary
* £7,200 car allowance
* Up to 30% bonus (20% OTE)
* Private medical, 6% matched pension
* 25 days holiday + BHs
* Hybrid working + free onsite gym (Birmingham)
* Share scheme, life assurance, and more
Why now?
Our clients business is scaling fast—and this is your opportunity to shape the legal and governance foundations of a future-facing business. If you thrive in dynamic, PE-backed environments and want your legal expertise to drive meaningful business decisions, we’d love to speak with you.
For a confidential discussion, reach out to Dom Syalon at Eaton Syalon, the retained search partner on this opportunity.