Head of Legal

We are seeking a highly experienced and adaptable Head of Legal to join our impactful organisation At Global Witness, we''re on a mission to shift the balance of power from the polluters profiting most from the climate emergency to the people most adversely affected. We are an independent, global organisation of investigators and campaigners using cutting edge investigative methods. We shine a light on the financial and political systems that enable that enable corporate abuses of power that harm people and planet. We are all determined and confident that together we can secure a better tomorrow for everyone. If you are inspired to join us as we investigate and expose abuses of power, tell the stories the world needs to hear and campaign for systemic change, we would love to hear from you. About the role We are seeking a highly experienced and adaptable Head of Legal to join our impactful organisation. The Head of Legal will provide comprehensive, strategic legal advice across a wide range of organisational activities, with a primary focus on investigations and litigation advice. As an in-house legal expert, you will manage litigation, deliver pre-publication advice, and proactively assess and mitigate legal risks, including those related to intellectual property and data protection. You will work closely with the senior leadership team to ensure that we maintain the highest standards of corporate compliance, both nationally and internationally, while protecting and ..... full job details .....