Deputy Head of Legal-13 month FTC
Services business with a global presence require an Interim Deputy Head of Legal for a 13 month period to oversee the legal function during a period of maternity leave. The offices are based in Central London and this would be on a hybrid model (2-3 days/week in the office). You must be available to start by October.
The incumbent will be tasked with playing a key role in high level and often complex commercial deals, as well as providing day-to-day advice a matters ranging from technology, IP, data and service agreements. You will be responsible for managing three lawyers in the team. And the postholder will also be required to take the lead on a technology transformation that the team are currently undergoing in relation to their delivery of legal services to the business.
The successful candidate will be an accomplished commercial lawyer (ideally 10PQE+ but applications from all levels will be considered on merit), with experience in managing a small to mid-size team. You must also be able to demonstrate experience of leading a technology transformation project in a previous role. This environment requires someone with a proactive mindset and empathetic style to be able to assist the team with whatever challenges they’re facing.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
About the job
Contract Type: Temporary Interim Management
Specialism: Legal
Focus: Commercial Law
Industry: Consultancy
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Senior Management
Location: City of London
CONTRACTORJob Reference: M0EPY7-E24B3949
Date posted: 3 September 2026
Consultant: Jon Lucas
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