Head of Legal - hybrid - Yorkshire based

I am exclusively instructed by this fast growing £100m+ business seeking a Head of Legal as sole counsel to provide hands on advice and guidance to the business across a broad range of legal issues. Reporting to the CEO, this is a pivotal role for the organisation and suitable for a lawyer of minimum 6 years PQE to more senior.
The role will entail providing informed, preventative and commercially relevant legal advice to the business on matters including key commercial projects, general advice on regulatory matters, organisational governance and compliance requirements and the avoidance and/or management of disputes and litigation.

The role is based 3 days in the office, 2 days at home and suitable lawyers will be living within a daily commute of Leeds, Harrogate or York.

Responsibilities will include:

• Advisory Support - Delivering cross-functional legal support and advice to the CEO, FD and to all business units on a wide range of legal, compliance, regulatory and commercial issues. Providing clear and incisive advice on a wide range of legal matters including contractual, strategic, litigious, regulatory, data protection, intellectual property.
• Legal Documentation - Drafting, reviewing and negotiating various commercial contracts and agreements and assessing other business and legal documentation, outlining recommendations and gaps.
• Risk Management - Managing and mitigating legal risks by designing and implementing company policies and procedures or advising on changes that are required. Promoting legal, compliance and risk management best practice throughout the organisation.
• Continuous Improvement - Researching and implementing legal design and automation tools to drive efficiencies within the team and the wider business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer seeking a first Head of Legal role or for an existing Head of Legal seeking a wide ranging and fast-moving opportunity.

Applications are welcomed from those seeking a 4 or 5 day working week. On offer is a generous remuneration package offering a wide range of benefits . Only those with UK experience will be considered.

To learn more about this Head of Legal role, please send your CV to Adele Callaghan (specifying full details of your current remuneration package) or email me for a return call to discuss the role.

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