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At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.
About the role:
Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as Head of Legal UK and Ireland to provide strategic legal guidance and influence key business decisions.
Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer, this role plays a critical part in supporting Etex’s operations across the UK and Ireland, offering pragmatic legal advice that aligns with our commercial objectives.
What you’ll do:
* Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing strategic legal counsel that balances risk with commercial priorities.
* Influence key business decisions by offering swift, solutions-focused legal support across a broad range of matters, including commercial contracts, corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory issues.
* Oversee dispute resolution, litigation management and the selection and supervision of external legal counsel.
* Manage legal risks proactively, providing pragmatic, solutions-focused advice to stakeholders across functions.
* Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, assessing potential impacts and advising business leaders accordingly.
* Contribute to global legal projects, fostering strong collaboration with colleagues across the Etex Group.
* Lead and develop a small legal team, supporting their growth and ensuring high performance within the function.
What you’ll bring:
* Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with an up-to-date practising certificate.
* Demonstrable experience in providing strategic legal advice within complex, commercial environments; exposure to construction law and the manufacturing sector is advantageous.
* Proven ability to balance legal risk with commercial priorities in a fast-paced, complex organisation.
* Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strategic advisory skills.
* Fluent in English; additional languages are advantageous.
* This role is hybrid (3 days per week in the office).
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