Head of Legal UK & Ireland

at  Etex Group

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it’s our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as Head of Legal UK and Ireland to provide strategic legal guidance and influence key business decisions.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing strategic legal counsel that balances risk with commercial priorities.
• Influence key business decisions by offering swift, solutions-focused legal support across a broad range of matters, including commercial contracts, corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory issues.
• Advise on a broad range of legal matters, including commercial contracts, corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory issues.
• Oversee dispute resolution, litigation management and the selection and supervision of external legal counsel.
• Manage legal risks proactively, providing pragmatic, solutions-focused advice to stakeholders across functions.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, assessing potential impacts and advising business leaders accordingly.
• Contribute to global legal projects, fostering strong collaboration with colleagues across the Etex Group.
• Lead and develop a small legal team, supporting their growth and ensuring high performance within the function.