💼 Full-Time Position

Commercial Head of Legal with background in Data Centres/Real Estate - In House

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LOD
📍 London, England, United Kingdom
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Location
London, United Kingdom
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Posted
June 30, 2026
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Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Commercial Head of Legal with background in Data Centres/Real Estate - In House

We're looking for an interim Head of Legal to support our client for 9 - 12 months. Prior experience managing a legal team with a background in data centres, real estate or industrial/manufacturing is key.

This will be a maternity cover, starting as soon as possible. Your role will include:

  • Overseeing the legal function across the EMEA region independently
  • Acting as Head of Legal to support new data centre construction projects working alongside a senior construction lawyer
  • Working on general commercial matters
  • Supporting land acquisition projects and negotiation of land purchase agreements
  • Facility management service contracts
  • Supporting in-house paralegal and delegating work
  • Managing external legal spend

    • Ideally, you'll have a strong background managing a small (or larger) legal team Previous...