Regional Head of Legal

1 week ago


Croydon, United Kingdom Mott MacDonald Full time

Do you want to work for a company whose purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes, and to transform businesses, communities, and opportunities for it’s employees? Mott MacDonald is a global consultancy whose people do exactly that.

We are looking for a confident, assertive, and experienced senior lawyer, ideally already operating at a head of legal or general counsel level at an international organisation, to join our legal team.

You will have a proven track record of leading a legal team. You will have the confidence to be viewed by your team as the “go to” person when matters need to be escalated by your team. Hence you will need to gain their respect for the experience that you bring to the role. You will also be expected to manage the team from a well being and development point of view. You will be responsible for coaching and mentoring the team, including developing a training programme for the team to ensure continues development and improvement.

Some travel will be required for this role. It will primarily consist of travel to South Asia and the Middle East, but is not fundamental to the role.

You will need to have excellent drafting, communication and negotiation skills, and have the ability to develop the same skills in your team. You will be a person who can work in a high pressure environment, juggling and managing competing priorities, and very short deadlines.

**Responsibilities**:

- Managing a team of 4 lawyers, including being responsible for their work product, development, productivity and well being.
- Being the “go to” person to whom matters are escalated by the legal team.
- Adviser to the regional leadership team and interfacing with the unit leadership team
- Advising the regional leadership team on all legal issues pertaining to the region.
- Influencing the unit senior leadership team on regional decisions that touch upon the units.
- Responsible for consistent and high quality legal advice in the region, delivery of ethics and compliance programmes to the region, and insurance.
- Managing and leading on investigations in the region.
- Managing the insurance programme at a local level.
- Leading on legal training in the region, and assisting with commercial training in the region.
- Ensuring consistency of advice between the region and the Group.
- Managing the continuous learning of the legal team to ensure they are equipped to deliver a legal service to the highest possible standard.
- Advising the business on fee claims and disputes, including insurance matters, which may include liaising with outside counsel and technical experts.

Knowledge, Experience and Education
- Qualified solicitor with substantial experience (qualified in England and Wales).
- Experienced gained in both private practice with an international firm and in-house.
- Currently operating at head of region or general counsel level at an international organisation.
- Currently responsible for a team of experienced lawyers.
- Experience gained through having lived and worked in the Middle East.
- Ability to communicate and advise members of a senior leadership team on legal issues, and contribute to discussions on strategy.

Job Profile
- Do you want to lead a team of outstanding lawyers, and be part of the leadership team in a global organisation? Do you like solving problems, and have a track record of thinking outside the box?
This is a rare opportunity at a very senior level, with the flexibility to inherit an existing team, or mould the team to suit your own strategy.
You will work with the regional leadership team to assist in formulating the regional strategy, and interface with the unit leadership team in delivery of the regional strategy. You will be responsible for over 50 different territories, covering established jurisdictions such as India, developing jurisdictions such as the Middle East, through to emerging jurisdictions in Africa. Although you will be supported by 4 very experienced lawyers, given the complexity of the role, and number of territories involved, you will have the full support of the Group Legal Department, based in Croydon, UK.
About the business unit
Mott MacDonald’s support services are the driving force behind our organisation enabling us to run efficiently and effectively. The team works collaboratively to offer specialist advice, best practice and technology to all areas of our business specifically designed for our global reach.
- How to apply

Mott MacDonald is Work180 accredited - which means we actively support and encourage women to join our work force

Benefits we offer:

- Pension matched up to 7%
- Life insurance
- An annual professional institution subscription
- Continuous development opportunities - because we want you to thrive
- Agile/flexible working - because life isn’t 9-5
- Enhanced parental leave; shared parental leave policies - for parents and care givers
- Annual company performance bonus scheme - Subject to company



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