Head of Legal

Head of Legal Location - Glasgow,Liverpool or London You will be workingfor a very well-respected provider of engineering services. The organisation isUK-based and is a market leader within their field. They are private equitybacked by a firm with an exceptional track record. This business is at the forefrontof innovation, and has exciting growth plans, including tripling in size in thenext three years. You will beresponsible for the legal function, as well as being in a fast-paced anddynamic working environment, and you will be a Senior Executive member withinthe business, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer with regular exposure tothe C-suite. You will contribute legally, commercially and strategically, andbe responsible for compliance with all relevant laws, GDPR regulations, andcorporate governance requirements. In this position youwill be the Chief Advisor on any legal, corporate and compliance matters, tosupport the business. You will develop and implement the company's legalstrategy in alignment with its overall objectives, monitor legal developments,and proactively advise on any potential impact on the business. You will beresponsible for legal risk management and provide first-class support across abroad range of issues including commercial contracting, technology, corporate,regulatory, compliance and data privacy. The role will have a corporate focus,and you will work very closely with the Head of M&A. You will be anEngland & Wales or Commonwealth qualified lawyer, and have 8 years PQE byway of a guideline only. You will need to have experience in dealing withsenior stakeholders and external counsel, and ideally have experience withinthe engineering sector (construction will also be considered). You will haveextensive experience with corporate law, and previously being a corporateassociate in private practice is a desirable requirement. You will be familiarwith working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and have experiencemanaging complex legal matters and providing strategic advice to seniorexecutives. You will be well versed in implementing new processes, for example,legal and compliance training programs, as well as having a growth mindset,good commercial acumen and a pragmatic individual who is confident inexercising judgment in a complex business environment. In return, you willget to be the first legal hire into an extremely exciting business who areknown for their innovation and being market leaders. They are growing heavilyand this will be a very exciting platform for progression for the rightindividual. This role will allow you to be autonomous, but also be a keydecision maker who is genuinely able to impact the business positively. Youwill be well remunerated, as well as receive competitive share options and somefantastic benefits. If youare interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy ofyour CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but youare looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussionabout your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Location: UK, GB

Posted Date: 4/19/2025