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Head of Legal - Retail -(M&F) UK868394, London
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Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
Posted: 13.04.2025
Expiry Date: 28.05.2025
Job Description:
HEAD OF LEGAL - RETAIL
CENTRAL LONDON
PERMANENT ROLE
Role Overview:
Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment is presently representing a fast-growing, Central London-based retail business in their search for a Head of Legal. The successful candidate will own a broad, hands-on legal role, will be responsible for the company’s relationship with outside counsel, will be a key advisor to company C-Suite, and will take an active role in the scaling of the business moving forward.
Key Accountabilities:
1. Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts and agreements.
2. Work closely with senior management advising on the legal aspects of key business decisions and projects.
3. Oversee and maintain the company’s intellectual property portfolio.
4. Handle any matters in the field of dispute resolution the company may face.
5. Advise senior management on regulatory compliance.
6. Lead the business’ company secretarial function.
7. Handle any other ad-hoc legal matters that may arise in areas such as employment law, data protection, compliance, and corporate governance.
About You:
1. A solicitor qualified in England and Wales.
2. A significant amount of post-qualified experience gained in an in-house environment.
3. A broad commercial skillset, particularly in the areas of commercial law, consumer law, and employment law.
4. Experience of working within the retail or FMCG space.
5. A commercial mindset and the desire to make a genuine contribution to the long-term growth and success of a company.
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