FAQs
What are the key responsibilities of the Head of Legal (Corporate Governance)?
The key responsibilities include ensuring statutory and regulatory reporting requirements are met, serving as a point of contact for the Board and Committees, leading on corporate governance responsibilities, negotiating and maintaining critical contractual relationships, providing advice on risks and mitigations, and staying informed on legal and industry changes affecting the company.
What qualifications and experience are required for the Head of Legal role?
The ideal candidate should be a qualified Solicitor with experience in commercial and corporate governance or corporate legal work. They should possess strong influencing and leadership skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and have at least 6+ years of PQE experience.
What skills should the Head of Legal possess?
The Head of Legal should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a commercially aware attitude towards legal and reputational risk, the ability to present complex issues in a clear manner, and experience in contract review and negotiation.
Who does the Head of Legal report to in the company?
The Head of Legal reports into the Group Legal Director in the company.
What are some of the key relationships the Head of Legal will need to build in this role?
The Head of Legal will need to build relationships with Senior leaders of cross-functional teams, the Board and Committees, outsourcers and suppliers, the Executive Team, and NEDs.