Interim Head of Legal (4-5 month FTC)
Taylor Root is working with an international business intelligence and data organisation looking to appoint an experienced Interim Head of Legal for an initial 4-6 month FTC.
This is a senior, hands-on role for a commercially minded lawyer who can quickly take ownership of a varied legal workload and act as a trusted adviser to stakeholders across the business.
About the client
The client is an established international organisation providing specialist business information, data, analysis and insights to a global customer base.
It is a commercially driven business with a broad range of legal requirements across commercial contracting, technology, data protection, compliance, governance and employment matters.
Role description
The Interim Head of Legal will lead the day-to-day legal function and provide practical, business-focused advice across the organisation.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including SaaS, vendor, outsourcing and licensing agreements
- Advising on corporate, regulatory, governance and operational matters
- Supporting GDPR and data privacy compliance
- Reviewing data processing agreements and data protection impact assessments
- Advising on data incidents, potential breaches and notification requirements
- Partnering with HR on complex employee relations and employment matters
- Managing legal risk and coordinating specialist external legal advice
- Leading a small team across legal, compliance, data governance, risk and sustainability
About you
We are looking for a qualified lawyer who can operate autonomously in a fast-moving commercial environment.
You will ideally have:
- Approximately 5-10 years’ PQE
- Strong in-house commercial contracts experience
- Practical knowledge of GDPR and data privacy
- Experience advising senior stakeholders
- The ability to manage and prioritise a varied legal workload
- A pragmatic, commercial and solutions-focused approach
- Experience of employment law matters, which would be advantageous
- Previous leadership or team management experience
Key details
- 4-6 month fixed-term contract
- Immediate start required
- 2-3 days per week in a Central London office
- Full-time position
If you are immediately available, or coming to the end of an assignment and keen to hear more, please apply to this advert as soon as possible.
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