Head Of Legal
? Overview A rare Reed Exclusive opportunity for an accomplished senior lawyer to step into a Head of Legal role within a large, well-established UK organisation operating in a regulated, infrastructure-focused industry. With approximately 700 employees and significant ongoing growth, the business requires a confident, commercially minded legal leader to head up its in-house legal function. This position is ideal for a Senior Legal Counsel or Deputy Head of Legal ready to progress into full functional leadership. ? About the Organisation The company operates within a highly regulated sector, providing essential large-scale services and long-term infrastructure solutions across the UK. It is a fast-growing, commercially robust organisation with a strong leadership team and a collaborative culture. The environment is dynamic, commercially complex, and strategically important - offering exceptional exposure for the incoming Head of Legal. ? The Role - Head of Legal Reporting into a senior member of the leadership team, you will lead and develop a small but growing in-house legal function, including oversight of a paralegal and external advisers. Key Responsibilities Lead, develop, and oversee the in-house legal team.Provide strategic legal advice to senior leadership and key decision-makers.Act as a trusted adviser on commercial, corporate, and operational matters.Draft, negotiate, and manage complex commercial contracts, including major infrastructure, supplier, and service a
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