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Summary
ITRS is a rapidly growing Enterprise SaaS provider recognized as a Great Place to Work, serving 90% of the world’s top investment banks. We are seeking a Head of Legal for our London office on a part-time, fixed-term basis. Reporting to the Group Financial Officer, the Head of Legal will manage the legal team, partner with finance and sales for commercial contract negotiations, and oversee the legal function aligned with ITRS’s goals. The role emphasizes internal promotion and development within our dynamic, diverse culture.
Scope of Role
Reporting to our Group Financial Officer, we are looking for a Head of Legal to join our London office on part-time 3 days per week, 1 year fixed term basis, focusing on managing the team and partnering with finance and sales on commercial contract negotiations.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted adviser for legal aspects of the business
• Manage the legal function and empower the Senior Legal Counsel
• Support the sales and procurement functions with legal agreements
• Act as an escalation point for legal issues across ITRS
• Assist with compliance and risk mitigation
• Collaborate with finance on pension, insurance, and compliance matters
• Oversee the company secretarial function for local law compliance
• Work with external legal advisers for best practices
• Negotiate contracts and legal agreements
• Ensure alignment with ITRS OKRs

Skills and Experience

• Qualified solicitor with at least 8 years PQE
• Proven experience in general commercial law
• Experience managing a legal team
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills
• Commercial awareness and judgment
• Ability to assess situations and operate autonomously
• Flexibility to prioritize workload
• Track record in relationship and network building
• Experience in software/technology and financial services
• Analytical skills for problem-solving

Company Benefits

• Health Insurance and Dental Cover
• Pension
• Flexible Hybrid Working
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Travel Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Referral Bonus
• Buy and Sell Holiday
• Training Reimbursement

Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Life insurance
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, EC2A 4D

• Serve as a trusted adviser for legal aspects of the business
• Manage the legal function and empower the Senior Legal Counsel
• Support the sales and procurement functions with legal agreements
• Act as an escalation point for legal issues across ITRS
• Assist with compliance and risk mitigation
• Collaborate with finance on pension, insurance, and compliance matters
• Oversee the company secretarial function for local law compliance
• Work with external legal advisers for best practices
• Negotiate contracts and legal agreements
• Ensure alignment with ITRS OKR