Head of Legal

Harris Hill is delighted to be working on behalf of a globally respected international non-profit that investigates and exposes corruption, environmental abuse and human rights violations, driving change through evidence-based advocacy and high-impact campaigns. We are seeking an exceptional Head of Legal to join the organisation, providing strategic legal leadership at executive level while supporting work that delivers lasting global impact. The organisation offers an outstanding approach to flexible working, operating a four-day working week (30 hours, Monday to Thursday) as its full-time equivalent, alongside hybrid working with two days a week in its London office. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a unique role combining strategic corporate governance with broad legal leadership. You will advise the CEO and Leadership Team on governance across the organisation''s entities in the UK, Belgium and the US, helping to shape its future direction while ensuring robust compliance. Alongside this, you will oversee a varied legal portfolio, providing expert advice on editorial media law, investigations, publications, litigation, contracts, intellectual property, brand protection and regulatory matters. You will manage legal risk, coordinate external counsel, negotiate complex agreements and embed legal best practice across the organisation. We are looking for a UK-qualified lawyer with significant senior-level experience, ideally gained in-house or within a complex ..... full job details .....