Head of Legal & Compliance

Head of Legal & Compliance

We are seeking a strategically minded Head of Legal & Compliance to lead our legal function and ensure the highest standards of regulatory governance across the organisation. This is a key leadership role, responsible for shaping our legal strategy, strengthening compliance frameworks, and partnering with senior stakeholders to support sustainable growth.

Location: 3-4 days per week onsite in Finchley, North London

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a small legal team who manage all legal matters across the business, providing expert, commercially focused advice.
• Own and develop the company’s compliance programme, ensuring alignment with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Advise the executive team and Board on legal risks, governance issues, and emerging regulatory developments.
• Oversee contract drafting, negotiation, and review across all departments.
• Manage data protection, privacy, and risk management policies.
• Develop and deliver compliance training and awareness initiatives.
• Oversee relationships with external counsel and regulators.
• Lead and mentor the legal & compliance team (or build the function where required).

About You

• Legally qualified solicitor or barrister with a valid professional qualification
• Significant post-qualification experience (PQE) within a relevant sector or comparable in-house role.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with commercial pragmatism.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence at executive level.
• Proven experience building or leading a legal or compliance function.
• High integrity, sound judgement, and a proactive mindset.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services, Business Consulting and Services, and Law Practice

Base pay range

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