Head of Legal and Commercial (In-house)

A fantastic opportunity for a Head of Legal and Commercial has arisen to join a leading organisation. You''ll play a pivotal role in shaping commercial strategy, leading legal oversight, and driving contractual performance across a high-profile public-facing operation. This role focuses on leading all legal and commercial activities, ensuring compliance with complex contractual frameworks, managing risk, and supporting strategic initiatives and major projects in collaboration with key external stakeholders.Role - Head of Legal and Commercial Location - London (hybrid working, approx. 3 days onsite) Type - Permanent position Salary - 80,000- 105,000 + bonus + benefitsKey responsibilities of the Head of Legal and Commercial / Head of Legal / Head of Commercial role and not limited to:Lead the Legal and Commercial function, taking ownership of legal, contractual and commercial risk across the organisation.Act as the primary interface with key clients, leading negotiations on contract variations, compliance matters and commercial agreements.Provide strategic legal and commercial advice to senior leadership, supporting decision-making and long-term business objectives.Oversee compliance with franchise or contractual obligations, ensuring adherence to governance and regulatory requirements.Support major transformation projects, including complex programmes.Manage dispute resolution processes, including litigation where required.Own and develop corporate compliance frameworks ..... full job details .....