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Head of Legal, HARRIS HILL
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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.
About the Role
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.
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Key Responsibilities
- Advise the CEO and Leadership Team on governance across the organisation's entities in the UK, Belgium, and the US.
- Oversee a varied legal portfolio, providing expert advice on editorial media law, investigations, publications, litigation, contracts, intellectual property, brand protection, and regulatory matters.
- Manage legal risk, coordinate external counsel, negotiate complex agreements.
- Embed legal best practice across the organisation.
Requirements
- UK-qualified lawyer with significant senior-level experience, ideally gained in-house or within a complex international environment.
- Deep expertise in editorial media law, litigation, and commercial contracts.
- Confidence to advise executive leaders on complex and high-profile issues.
- Strategic thinker with excellent judgement and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing legal risk with organisational ambition.
- Motivated by the opportunity to use your expertise to support an organisation tackling some of the world's most pressing environmental and human rights challenges.
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Application Process
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV by 31 July at 12.00 PM.
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
About Harris Hill
As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, and other protected characteristics.
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