Full job descriptionAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded legal leader to join a well-known automotive services brand with a strong focus on innovation and commercial offering. They are searching for a Head of Legal to join their London team covering Commercial or Operations support.
Client Details
Our client is a large, established brand name in the automotive and insurance industry operating globally, providing a range of essential support services to consumers and businesses. With significant operational infrastructure and a strong national footprint, they combine large-scale delivery services with complex commercial arrangements and a growing digital infrastructure.
Description
*Lead and manage a team of legal professionals, providing development, training, and day-to-day oversight.
*Deliver expert legal advice across commercial and operational activities, including digital, technology, and procurement
*Draft, review, and negotiate high-value, complex commercial contracts
*Advise on strategic initiatives including new business ventures, partnerships, joint ventures, acquisitions and disposals
*Support on wider matters including data protection, IP, disputes, and regulatory
*Ensure compliance and support governance activities
*Manage external counsel
Profile
*Qualified Solicitor with 8+ years PQE
*Track record of managing and developing a team
*Experience supporting commercial, consumer, and regulatory law
*Ability to commute into central London on a hybrid basis (3 days in office)
Job Offer
*Base salary of £120,000 - £140,000 depending on candidate experience
*Bonus
*Benefits Package
*Hybrid working in Central London