Interim Head of Legal

Client Details

A global strategy and advisory firm is seeking an interim Head of Legal to provide strategic coverage for a period of 6 months. Hybrid working in central London this role can be part- or full-time.

Description

You will act as the firm’s most senior legal adviser, supporting partners and leadership with commercial, governance and risk matters across the business:

• Provide oversight of commercial contracts and complex negotiations
• Take ownership of international risk and regulatory matters including conflicts, data incidents, and governance matters
• Drive improvements to internal frameworks, building on existing work around processes, templates, and internal playbooks
• Lead on data protection and information risk
• Overseeing entity governance and company secretarial activity across multiple jurisdictions
• Instruct & manage external counsel
• Line manage internal Counsel

Profile

You will be a strong commercial & corporate Lawyer with experience covering business strategy needs:

• Experience working in the UK as a qualified Solicitor
• In‑house experience in a consulting firm, advisory business, LLP, or professional services environment is preferable
• Comfortable advising senior stakeholders with strong commercial judgement and a pragmatic risk approach
• Immediately available for a fixed‑term contract of 6‑months

Job Offer

• Hybrid working in Central London
• Full- or Part‑time
• Competitive Salary

#J-18808-Ljbffr…