Corporate Legal Leader

3 weeks ago


London Area, United Kingdom Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment Full time

Heriot Brown Legal Recruitment is proud to partner with a major multi-national energy company in search of an experienced Corporate Legal Leader to support the company's commercial and corporate legal needs.

This role will involve providing strategic legal advice to the business, working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure timely, efficient, and compliant delivery. The ideal candidate will have a background in delivering infrastructure projects and be looking to take on a leadership role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To lead on complex, high-value, or high-risk matters, developing strategic ideas or solutions to support business unit requirements, considering business risk at all times.
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial and procurement agreements, including templates, contracts, NDAs, side letters, consulting and service agreements, marketing, SAAS, IT, general terms and conditions.
  • Provide legal advice to corporate teams, including finance, HR, land/planning, debt finance, regulatory, compliance, export controls.
  • Support the company's capital and debt raise project, including commercial due diligence.

Leadership Accountabilities:

  • Responsible for the line management of lawyers, paralegals, interns, and/or trainees, providing guidance and support.
  • Provide guidance and support to direct reports (and wider team), including personal development, setting objectives, and engagement in the annual performance management process.

Requirements:

The post holder must be admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales or equivalent common law jurisdiction.

  • A strong working knowledge and experience in commercial transactions and general corporate matters are essential (6+ years of relevant experience considered).
  • In-house experience with an infrastructure background would be beneficial.

Competitive Salary: £120,000 - £180,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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