Head of Legal
London | PQE 4–8
Intellectual Property
An instantly recognisable, brand‑led business is seeking a commercially minded Head of Legal to lead its in‑house legal function. This is a broad, hands‑on role with a strong focus on intellectual property matters and broader commercial work.
The role
You will act as the primary legal adviser to the business, providing pragmatic, commercial support across a varied workload. You will advise on trade marks, brand protection, and other intellectual property matters, and help safeguard the business’s key brand assets. You will manage and support on contentious issues, including enforcement actions and disputes, working closely with external counsel where needed.
You will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements and support brand‑licensing, collaborations, and new business initiatives. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, including the high-profile Chief Executive, helping them to understand and manage risk while supporting growth and strategy. You will also help develop legal processes, templates, and governance to ensure consistency and efficiency across the business.
About you
The ideal candidate would be a qualified solicitor with 4–8 years’ post‑qualification experience and a background in intellectual property matters. You have strong commercial judgement and the ability to explain legal issues clearly to non‑lawyers. You are comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment, managing your own diary, and prioritising a mixed workload. Experience in a brand, media, consumer, or similarly dynamic sector would be an advantage.
What’s on offer
This is a high‑visibility role in a well‑known business with a varied, brand‑driven workload and direct impact on strategy and operations. You will have ownership of key legal matters and the opportunity to shape how the legal function supports the wider organisation.
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