Head of Legal
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Legal
- Location
- England, Berkshire
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 22 Mar 2017
- Closes
- 19 Apr 2017
- Ref
- 13796278/001
- Contact
- Tom Hart
- Job Title
- General Counsel
- Practice Area
- Commercial Contracts, Competition / EU, Data Protection
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced commercial lawyer to join a global market leading manufacturing organisation based in the heart of the Thames Valley as Head of Legal.
Client Details
A global, market leading manufacturing brand and house-hold name.
Description
Responsibilities for the role of Head of Legal will include:
- Management of all legal affairs for UK and European operations
- Taking the lead of all contractual queries for all European businesses
- Supporting & advising the business on UK and European Competition issues
- Supporting & advising the business on UK and European Data Protection issues
- Management of a medium sized legal team, ensuring all work is effectively distributed and consistent levels of support is provided to all levels of the business
Profile
Suitable candidates for the role of Head of Legal will have the following qualifications / experience:
- A qualified solicitor with extensive experience
- Experience in drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts is essential
- Extensive experience and understanding of an international in-house organisation is highly desirable.
- Demonstrable experience of international Competition and Data Protection law is highly desirable
- Prior experience of managing a team would be advantageous
Candidates must be able to commit to the Berkshire office location on a full time basis.
Job Offer
A competitive base salary and benefits package is on offer.