Commercial Head of Legal with background in Data Centres/Real Estate - In House

Social network you want to login/join with: Commercial Head of Legal with background in Data Centres/Real Estate – In House, London Client: LOD Location: London, United Kingdom Job Category: Other – EU work permit required: Yes Job Reference: 654b50b5d567 Job Views: 4 Posted: 25.06.2025 Expiry Date: 09.08.2025 Job Description: Commercial Head of Legal with background in Data Centres/Real Estate – In House We\’re looking for an interim Head of Legal to support our client for 9 – 12 months. Prior experience managing a legal team with a background in data centres, real estate or industrial/manufacturing is key. This will be a maternity cover, starting as soon as possible. Your role will include: Overseeing the legal function across the EMEA region independently Acting as Head of Legal to support new data centre construction projects working alongside a senior construction lawyer Supporting land acquisition projects and negotiation of land purchase agreements Facility management service contracts Supporting in-house paralegal and delegating work Managing external legal spend Ideally, you\’ll have a strong background managing a small (or larger) legal team. Previous experience in data centres would be beneficial although a background in real estate, industrials, or manufacturing will also be considered. This assignment will be full-time, starting as soon as possible, and is expected to run for 9 – 12 months. If you\’re an experienced Head of Legal looking for your next opportunity, we\’d love to hear from you! Why Join LOD? People come to us for a range of reasons – they might be seeking more flexibility, work alongside other projects, or just want a change. All share a desire for high-quality work and control that traditional models can\’t offer, but LOD can. All our LODs have worked at top-tier firms or as part of major in-house teams. We only accept a small percentage of applications, selecting lawyers who are technically excellent and can work seamlessly with our client’s teams. This ensures we can offer high-quality assignments. We offer: Varied, challenging, career-enhancing work with market-leading brands (from Google to Barclays, and Amex to adidas) as well as exciting growth companies. Flexibility and autonomy: work from full-time onsite to a few hours weekly from home. Training, know-how, and support from our dedicated HQ team. A variety of flexible working models, including working at the client’s offices or remotely. #J-18808-Ljbffr