Head of Legal in Northamptonshire

Job description

Our client is a trusted market leader within the logistics sector.

They are seeking a talented and commercially minded Head of Legal to join their high performing team. In this pivotal and wide-ranging role, you will provide comprehensive legal support and strategic direction across all areas of the business, ensuring high levels of service across a range of Commercial, Company Secretarial, Governance and Regulatory services ensuring compliance with their legal, governance and regulatory obligations.

About the Role:

• Proactively support the business’ goals through timely legal and governance services.
• Lead and implement the group’s legal strategy and provide legal oversight across all operational and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee and lead a wide range of commercial contracts and provide end-end legal support on corporate transactional activity.
• Maintain high standards of corporate governance, support the board, and manage company secretarial matters for all legal entities.
• Act as Data Protection Officer for the group, advising on data governance and compliance.

Who You Are:

• A UK qualified solicitor with a minimum of 10+ years of experience in both private practice and in-house roles.
• Proven experience managing legal affairs across complex commercial contracts, IT, supply chain arrangements, corporate, governance and regulatory compliance.
• Experience gained within the services or logistics industry or similar environment.
• Strong leadership and management skills, confident in supporting C-suite stakeholders.
• A natural leader with excellent judgement, strategic vision and a results-oriented approach.
• Strategic thinking with a keen eye for future trends.
• A proactive, commercially focused mindset and ability to translate legal complexity into clear pragmatic guidance with a “get things done” attitude.

A resilient and commercially driven mindset is critical, as well as the ability to operate autonomously within a dynamic, fast-paced commercial setting.

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly changing ambitious environment. If you are a highly motivated legal professional seeking a challenging, transformational, and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Northamptonshire

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

06-07-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English