Head of Legal - Commercial & Operations

An 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

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• Lead and manage a team of legal professionals, providing development, training, and day-to-day oversight.
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• Deliver expert legal advice across commercial and operational activities, including digital, technology, and procurement
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• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value, complex commercial contracts
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• Advise on strategic initiatives including new business ventures, partnerships, joint ventures, acquisitions and disposals
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• Support on wider matters including data protection, IP, disputes, and regulatory
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• Ensure compliance and support governance activities
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• Manage external counsel
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Profile

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• Qualified Solicitor with 8+ years PQE
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• Track record of managing and developing a team
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• Experience supporting commercial, consumer, and regulatory law
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• Ability to commute into central London on a hybrid basis (3 days in office)
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Job Offer

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• Base salary of £120,000 - £140,000 depending on candidate experience
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• Bonus
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• Benefits Package
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• Hybrid working in Central London
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