Deputy General Counsel, Partnerships
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- Role: Deputy General Counsel, Partnerships
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Work Model: Hybrid
- Compensation: £140,000 – £190,000 per year + Executive Bonus & Equity/LTIP About the Role: We are currently recruiting on behalf of one of our clients—a leading global online delivery and food-tech platform—for a Deputy General Counsel, Partnerships in London. In this executive legal leadership role, you will direct the global legal strategy for enterprise partnerships, B2B commercial ecosystems, and strategic international corporate integrations. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will guide C-suite executives and lead an international commercial legal team. Key Responsibilities:
- Own the global legal strategy for strategic commercial arrangements, partner ecosystems, and corporate customer-facing operations.
- Serve as the primary legal authority on contract risk allocation, commercial deal structuring, and high-stakes negotiation frameworks.
- Architect the enterprise approach for partnership escalations, cross-border dispute resolutions, and innovative joint ventures.
- Lead legal execution for landmark commercial alliances, international market expansions, and strategic corporate transactions.
- Build scalable central legal infrastructure, including automated contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and approval governance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with senior leadership across Commercial, Product, and Finance to ensure consistent and compliant deal delivery.
- Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing Partnerships Legal team across European hubs. Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England & Wales (or equivalent common law jurisdiction) with extensive PQE in commercial transactions.
- Deep expertise in enterprise-scale B2B commercial contracting, tech partnerships, and cross-border negotiations.
- Proven track record building pragmatic legal architectures balancing aggressive commercial growth with prudent risk management.
- Sound commercial judgment and the gravitas to advise executive board members and C-level leaders.
- Demonstrated success in scaling legal operations, contract playbooks, and automated legal tech workflows.
- Exemplary leadership ability to manage, mentor, and develop a top-tier legal team in a high-velocity environment.
- Extensive experience navigating UK and European commercial, competition, and data privacy regulations. What the Role Offers: Highly competitive executive base salary, executive performance bonus, and long-term incentive plan (LTIP). Comprehensive private medical insurance, generous employer pension contribution, and family benefits in London. Relocation assistance package (if applicable). Flexible hybrid working arrangement with modern office facilities in central London. : Apply Now!
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