Location: Central London (Hybrid)
Contract/Interim: Fixed-Term (12 Months) - Ideally starting in September 2026
Function: Corporate Services
Reporting Line: Executive Leadership Team & Board
Level: Senior Leadership
About the Organisation
Our client is a fast-growing retail and consumer business with a strong presence across the UK. Known for its customer-first approach and entrepreneurial culture, the organisation continues to invest in innovation, operational excellence and sustainable growth.
The business offers a collaborative and ambitious environment where experienced professionals can make a visible impact, influence strategic decisions and contribute to the next phase of growth.
The Opportunity
A well-established consumer-facing retail organisation is seeking an experienced legal leader to oversee its legal and governance activities during a period of continued growth and transformation.
This role offers broad exposure across commercial operations, regulatory matters, governance, employee relations, digital innovation, and strategic business initiatives. The successful candidate will act as a key advisor to senior leadership while leading a small in-house legal function.
You will combine strategic oversight with practical delivery, partnering closely with stakeholders across the business to support commercial objectives while maintaining appropriate governance and risk management frameworks.
This would suit a highly experienced Head of Legal or General Counsel with broad leadership experience with the ability to run with day to day legal matters alongside the team.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Leadership & Strategy
Commercial & Operational Support
Governance, Compliance & Risk
Specialist Legal Areas
About You
We are interested in speaking with applicants who can demonstrate:
Desirable
Apply ASAP to avoid missing this excellent opportunity!
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