Head of Legal

Head of Legal - Engineering & Technology Scale-Up (Bristol)

We are partnering exclusively with a fast-growing engineering and technology business to appoint their Head of Legal. This is a career-defining opportunity to shape the legal and commercial strategy of a mission led organisation making a real impact in the world.

We are looking for someone who is a high potential senior legal counsel or established Head of legal (could be 6 10 years+ PQE) with solid in house experience.

The ideal candidate would have some exposure to the defence or emergency response sector, but this is not essential. Experience in startup/scale up environments where there is real pace and ambiguity is of real interest. As is a broad commercial exposure within a high growth business, including: commercial contracts, fundraising, IP, strategy and senior management advice.

You must have an innate commercial approach and be highly confident working closely with senior leadership.

In return you will get to work in a phenomenal culture which is values driven and mission led. It is one that is a dynamic growth environment with autonomy to make decisions and deliver impact every day. You will also get to manage a junior legal counsel and shape the direction of the legal strategy and future.

Please note this role is 3 days per week in Bristol office (commutable from London, Bristol, or wider UK) which is essential.

The role will report directly to into the business and interviews are commencing imminently.

Please contact me to discuss this exciting and unique opportunity for 2026.

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