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Interim Head of Legal

Nottingham Temporary £650 - £750 per day View Job Description
This Interim Head of Legal role based in Nottinghamshire and will provide senior legal leadership across a growing UK and Ireland environmental services group. You will take ownership of the legal, governance and risk agenda while the organisation recruits its permanent Head of Legal, ensuring continuity, pace and practical support for the Board and wider business.
  • £650 to £750 per day with an immediate start
  • Lead a broad UK and Ireland legal remit during change

About Our Client

Our client is a well established and growing organisation operating across multiple locations in the UK and Ireland. The business provides essential services to a diverse customer base and operates within a complex, regulated and commercially fast moving environment.The organisation is entering an important phase of growth and development, creating an excellent opportunity for a senior lawyer to shape the legal function, influence strategic decisions and work closely with the Board and executive leadership team.

Job Description

The Interim Head of Legal will be:

* Acting as the principal legal adviser to the Board, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and senior leadership team during the permanent recruitment process

* Taking immediate ownership of priority commercial contracts, acquisitions, disputes, employment matters, governance, regulatory compliance and enterprise risk

* Leading legal support for live transactions, due diligence, corporate projects and post deal integration activity across the UK and Ireland

* Managing external law firms and specialist advisers, ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and legal spend remains controlled

* Reviewing current legal processes, risks and priorities, maintaining business continuity and delivering a clear handover to the permanent Head of Legal

The Successful Applicant

The Interim Head of Legal should be:

* A solicitor or equivalent with significant PQE and previous experience leading or operating at a senior level within an in house legal function

* A broad commercial lawyer with strong experience in commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and complex business projects

* Confident managing litigation, employment, regulatory, insurance, property and data protection matters through a combination of direct advice and external counsel

* Comfortable advising Board members and senior stakeholders within a complex, multi site and regulated organisation

* Immediately available or able to start at short notice, with the judgement and confidence to quickly assess risk, prioritise urgent matters and work with limited supervision

What's on Offer

This interim assignment offers a day rate of £650 to £750 per day, hybrid working and an immediate start for the duration of the permanent recruitment process.You will gain a highly visible mandate across a significant UK and Ireland business, working directly with the Board and senior leadership team on strategic, commercial and operational matters. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Interim Head of Legal who can bring stability, sound judgement and momentum during an important period of growth and transition.If you're an experienced Interim Head of Legal, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.

Contact
Michael Bailey
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7063117
Phone number
+441132437739

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Commercial
Sector
Business Services
Location
Nottingham
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Michael Bailey
Consultant phone
+441132437739
Job reference
JN-072026-7063117