Head of Legal - Commercial & Operations

London Permanent £120,000 - £140,000 per year View Job Description
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.
  • Leadership role within a well-known brand
  • Broad, high-profile work across commercial or operational

About Our Client

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.

Job 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

The Successful Applicant

  • 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)

What's on Offer

  • Base salary of £120,000 - £140,000 depending on candidate experience
  • Bonus
  • Benefits Package
  • Hybrid working in Central London
Contact
Gillian Stott
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7048505
Phone number
+44 20 7269 2346

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Commercial
Sector
Insurance
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Gillian Stott
Consultant phone
+44 20 7269 2346
Job reference
JN-062026-7048505