Head of Legal

We are hiring a Head of Legal for a fast-growing, internationally expanding technology business (software & hardware) headquartered in London. This is a broad, hands-on leadership role with ownership of the day-to-day legal and compliance function.

You'll manage a two-person legal team and report to the Group General Counsel, who will remain primarily focused strategic corporate matters. You'll also have a dotted-line relationship with the Chief of Staff and COO, working closely with them on the day-to-day legal and operational agenda.

The role will include owning commercial contracts and key negotiations end-to-end, leading on compliance and regulatory matters, and advising on employment, disputes, IP, M&A and corporate governance matters. You'll partner closely with ELT, Sales, Marketing, Product and Regulatory Affairs, support international expansion and cross-border matters, and help build the legal function, including managing external counsel and the legal budget.

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales, with 8+ years' PQE
• Training at a leading US or international law firm, ideally in commercial TMT or corporate team
• Ideally 5+ years in private practice before moving in-house
• Strong transactional (corporate or commercial) experience and a genuinely hands-on approach
• Comfortable operating across a broad remit in a lean, scaling business
• Excellent commercial judgement and the confidence to operate autonomously

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior legal counsel looking to step into a broader leadership role, take genuine ownership and make their mark within a fast-growing technology business. Our client is also open to candidates moving directly from private practice, provided they can demonstrate strong commercial instincts, adaptability and a clear appetite to learn and develop in-house.