At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the legal function and provide strategic support to the executive team.
- Company: Join Totara, a global leader in enterprise learning technology backed by private equity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, and hybrid working model.
- Other info: Unique opportunity to build a legal function from the ground up.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a successful international tech business during its growth phase.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with 7-12 years' PQE and experience in tech or SaaS.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
EJ Legal is exclusively partnering with Totara, a global leader in enterprise learning technology, to find its first Head of Legal to establish and lead the legal function during an exciting phase of international growth.
Backed by private equity investor Tenzing, Totara supports over 1,500 organisations and 21 million users worldwide, including the NHS, Amazon, Diageo, Toyota and Sony. Recent acquisitions and continued investment make this a unique opportunity to join a scaling SaaS business at a pivotal stage of its journey.
The role
Reporting to the CFO, you will act as a trusted adviser to the executive team, providing commercially focused legal support across:
- Commercial contracts and SaaS agreements
- Corporate transactions and M&A activity
- Data protection and regulatory compliance
- Employment and people matters
- Intellectual property and technology law
- Governance, legal operations and risk management
About you
- Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
- 7-12 years' PQE
- Experience gained in private practice and in-house, ideally from another lean team
- Commercial, pragmatic and solutions-focused
- Comfortable operating across a broad legal remit
- Experience in a technology, SaaS or PE-backed business is advantageous
This is a rare opportunity to build a legal function from the ground up while playing a key role in shaping the future of a successful international technology business.
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Head of Legal in London employer: Totara
Totara is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets collaboration. As a leader in enterprise learning technology, employees benefit from a culture that prioritises professional growth and development, alongside competitive compensation and a hybrid working model. Joining Totara means being part of a forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of technology while enjoying the unique advantages of working in the vibrant City of London.
