Legal Director – Defence/Infrastructure

Director of Legal

Reading (3 days per week)

Strong remuneration package on offer

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a major UK defence and infrastructure organisation on the appointment of a Director of Legal, a senior leadership role with significant visibility and strategic impact.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a well-established legal function within a highly regulated, nationally critical environment, advising on complex and high-value matters that sit at the heart of major programmes.

The Role

Reporting into the Chief Legal Officer, you will:

• Lead and shape the organisation’s legal function
• Provide strategic legal advice on complex regulatory, commercial, and operational matters
• Lead high-value contract negotiations and manage significant disputes
• Ensure robust legal governance in a security-sensitive environment
• Oversee and manage external counsel relationships
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, with exposure at executive level

Leadership Scope

• Lead a team of 20+ legal and governance professionals
• Play a key role in developing capability and driving high performance across the function

About You

• UK-qualified solicitor or barrister with demonstrable experience across the following areas;
• Broad legal background across commercial, regulatory, or infrastructure-related work
• Proven experience operating at senior level, influencing executive stakeholders
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to build and develop teams
• Experience within complex or regulated environments (e.g. defence, infrastructure, construction, procurement)

Why Apply?

• A high-profile leadership role in a nationally significant organisation
• Exposure to complex, high-impact work
• The opportunity to shape legal strategy and influence key decisions
• A collaborative, purpose-driven environment

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