Our client, an international e-commerce firm focused on luxury goods, is looking for a confident General Counsel or Head of Legal to assist their London based CEO and grow the existing legal team. With subsidiary companies and offices across several continents (with a substantial South Asian presence), the firm has a small existing team of junior legal professionals but are looking for a new leader to assist with the running of legal matters and development of a larger team as the firm rapidly scales.
Duties within this role include supervising the in-house legal team and supporting the firm in the capacity of an In-house General Counsel; advising senior executives, advising on commercial contracts, handing corporate governance matters, regulatory compliance, AML, and risk management. A strong candidate will come from a similar position, ideally a company that has an e-commerce focus or an Asian presence. Experience managing a team within a rapidly growing company is essential, ideally as part of a business that has scaled from tens of millions to hundreds of millions in revenue.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist Senior Executives including the current CEO with legal matters and the continued growth of the current legal team.
- Advise on matters relating to the scaling and development of the company including the implementation of new processes.
- Manage complex in-house matters including commercial and finance contracts, regulatory compliance, AML and risk management.
- Direct the existing in-house legal team, providing guidance and support to junior legal professionals when necessary.
- Supporting the development of the office and assisting with office initiatives.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- UK qualified solicitor of 5+ PQE or equivalent qualification. Other levels will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Excellent post-qualification experience including time within in an multi-national or international in-house environment as a “Head of Legal” or “General Counsel”.
- Strong experience with a rapidly growing company, assisting on the scaling of internal processes and the development of an existing legal team.
- Time spent supervising junior members of staff utilising strong management skills.
- Experience with commercial contracts, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and AML matters.
- Experience within e-commerce is helpful but not essential,
- Experience working with the Asian market is helpful but not essential,
As this is a new position that has been recently released, some details are due to change or clarified. This employer offers a highly competitive salary, with a competitive benefit’s scheme, and good flexible hybrid working. Full benefits can be made available on request.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Kalan Thomas at kalan@lrlegal.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 0208 078 9231 (office hours) or 07517 456559 (out of office hours).
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*We require a lawyer who has gained the necessary experience for the position advertised. The PQE identified on this advertisement is a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
