At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead corporate transactions across Europe and manage a dynamic in-house legal team.
- Company: Well-known international business based in central London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, autonomy in work, and opportunities for international travel.
- Other info: Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels and enjoy excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment with interesting legal challenges.
- Qualifications: Strong legal background with corporate and M&A experience, ideally in-house.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 £ per year.
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&A skills within a fast-moving business and with a high quality and interesting workload. Typical matters will include buy and sell side share and asset transactions, debt and equity investments and national and international JVs.
A strong technical legal background is a given and this is likely to have been gained with a leading practice, ideally with some in-house experience as well. As an integral member of the in-house legal team, you will also need to be prepared to roll your sleeves up and support a broad range of other legal matters. 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.
The position is open now and we are keen to identify the right person and get them in place as soon as possible.
Head of Legal - Tech & Digital in London employer: Ortolan Group
Ortolan Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a focus on employee growth, you will have access to professional development opportunities and the chance to work alongside a talented team on high-profile M&A and cross-border deals. The company's commitment to fostering a supportive culture ensures that your contributions are valued, making it a rewarding place to advance your legal career.
