Head of Legal

Head of Legal | High-Growth Technology Business | London We are hiring a Head of Legal for a fast-growing, internationally expanding technology business (software & hardware) headquartered in London. This is a broad, hands-on leadership role with ownership of the day-to-day legal and compliance function. You'll manage a two-person legal team and report to the Group General Counsel, who will remain primarily focused strategic corporate matters. You'll also have a dotted-line relationship with the Chief of Staff and COO, working closely with them on the day-to-day legal and operational agenda. The role will include owning commercial contracts and key negotiations end-to-end, leading on compliance and regulatory matters, and advising on employment, disputes, IP, M&A and corporate governance matters. You'll partner closely with ELT, Sales, Marketing, Product and Regulatory Affairs, support international expansion and cross-border matters, and help build the legal function, including managing external counsel and the legal budget. We're looking for:

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales, with 8+ years' PQE
• Training at a leading US or international law firm, ideally in commercial TMT or corporate team
• Ideally 5+ years in private practice before moving in-house
• Strong transactional (corporate or commercial) experience and a genuinely hands-on approach
• Comfortable operating across a broad remit in a lean, scaling business
• Excellent commercial judgement and the confidence to operate autonomously This is an excellent opportunity for a senior legal counsel looking to step into a broader leadership role, take genuine ownership and make their mark within a fast-growing technology business. Our client is also open to candidates moving directly from private practice, provided they can demonstrate strong commercial instincts, adaptability and a clear appetite to learn and develop in-house. If this opportunity is of interest, we'd be grateful if you could apply directly via the LinkedIn advert rather than by email or LinkedIn message. This helps us give every application the same level of consideration and ensures a fair, consistent and well-structured process for all candidates.