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Exclusive Head of Legal

Nottinghamshire Permanent View Job Description
The Head of Legal will be responsible for establishing and managing the legal function at a leading independent energy supplier in Nottingham. You'll lead and grow the legal team while providing strategic, sound legal advice to support business objectives and drive success.
  • Lead and build a legal function from the ground up
  • Work with an innovative, fast-growing energy supplier

About Our Client

Our client is an award-winning and forward-thinking energy supplier committed to providing reliable, sustainable solutions across the UK. With a focus on growth and innovation, they offer a collaborative and dynamic work environment where legal professionals can thrive and make a real impact.

Job Description

The Head of Legal will be:

  • Establishing and managing the legal function to support the company's growth.
  • Providing strategic legal guidance and advice to senior management and the commercial team.
  • Leading and growing a commercial team to ensure the company meets its business objectives.
  • Ensuring the company complies with all relevant regulations, legislation, and contractual obligations.
  • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with external legal advisors, when necessary.

The Successful Applicant

The Head of Legal should be:

  • A solicitor or equivalent with 8+ years' PQE in commercial or corporate law.
  • Extensive experience managing a legal team, with the ability to grow and develop talent.
  • Familiar with the energy sector or a related field, with the ability to provide practical and strategic legal advice.
  • Strong commercial acumen and experience supporting business growth and development.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with both internal stakeholders and external partners.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary.
  • 10% bonus based on individual performance.
  • Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the office
  • Opportunity to build and lead the legal function within a growing company.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment offering career progression and professional development.
  • Excellent work-life balance and employee benefits, including generous holidays and health perks.
  • An exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the business.



Contact
Sam Muller
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6688792
Phone number
+44 121 634 6944

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Energy - In House
Sector
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Nottinghamshire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sam Muller
Consultant phone
+44 121 634 6944
Job reference
JN-032025-6688792