Interim Head of Corporate Legal – 6-Month Contract

Interim Head of Corporate Legal – 6-Month Contract

London, hybrid Working

A leading international organisation is seeking an experienced corporate lawyer to join on an interim basis for an initial 6-month contract, leading a specialist corporate legal function responsible for supporting high-value strategic transactions and corporate initiatives.

Working closely with executive stakeholders and senior business leaders, you will advise on a broad range of matters including M&A, joint ventures, investments, treasury, financing, corporate governance, and compliance, while leading an established team of legal professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing corporate legal team covering M&A, investments, treasury and governance matters.
• Advise on mergers, acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and strategic investments from inception through to completion.
• Provide legal support on financing arrangements, treasury activities, debt instruments and related corporate transactions.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across the business, acting as a trusted advisor on strategically significant and commercially sensitive matters.
• Develop and enhance governance frameworks, operational processes, and internal legal capabilities.
• Lead negotiations with external counterparties, advisers, and stakeholders, delivering pragmatic, commercial solutions while effectively managing legal risk.
• Drive legal innovation initiatives, including the adoption of AI, technology, and automation tools to improve legal service delivery and efficiency.
• Foster a high-performance culture through effective leadership, coaching, and team development.

Candidate Profile

• UK-qualified solicitor with approximately 12+ years’ PQE.
• Strong corporate law background with significant experience in M&A, corporate transactions, treasury, governance, and financing matters.
• Experience gained within a leading law firm, listed company, multinational organisation, and/or private equity-backed environment.
• Strong working knowledge of UK listing rules and corporate governance frameworks.
• Proven ability to influence, challenge and build credibility with senior stakeholders, including board and executive-level decision-makers.
• Excellent commercial judgement, negotiation skills, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Demonstrable experience leading teams and delivering results through periods of transformation and change.
• Genuine interest in legal innovation, technology, and AI-driven solutions.