At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead corporate transactions across Europe and collaborate with a dynamic in-house legal team.
- Company: Well-known international business based in central London with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Opportunity for international travel and a chance to work closely with stakeholders.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a senior role while enjoying autonomy and diverse challenges.
- Qualifications: 7+ PQE in corporate law with strong commercial acumen and interpersonal skills.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 £ per year.
In-House Head of Corporate 7+ PQE Central London - Hybrid This is a rare opportunity to work as a senior member of the in-house legal team of a well-known international business based in central London.
You will lead on corporate transactions across Europe, working with a small in-house team of corporate and commercial lawyers and external counsel.
We are looking for a highly capable and genuinely commercial-minded lawyer for our client.
In this position you will exercise your broader corporate and M so as well as being charismatic and personable, you will also be highly motivated, client focused and will have a demonstrably commercial approach with plenty of initiative.
You will be a senior member of our client’s in-house legal team and will also be working closely with stakeholders at all levels across the business.
You will be expected to deliver commercially successful outcomes which reflect the risk appetite of the business, while operating with a high degree of autonomy.
While we are looking for someone who can handle a significant amount of the work themselves, where specialist legal support is required you will need to manage external law firms.
While this role may not always match the pace of a similar private practice role, it will inevitably involve some urgent work, challenging deadlines and will require regular re-assessment of priorities to match the requirements of the business.
Some international travel will be involved; sometimes at short notice.
The position is open now and we are keen to identify the right person and get them in place as soon as possible.
So if this resonates with you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
If you would like to know more, please send your CV in confidence to Nick Benson at nbenson@ortolan. com.
In-House Head of Corporate employer: Ortolan Group
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