Head of Legal

at  Wintech Group

Wintech provides independent façade engineering consultancy services that are aimed at improving the quality of the envelope of a building whilst reducing cost and risk to the client. We are looking to recruit a Head of Legal who will be assisting with the review and negotiation of commercial contracts and other legal documents.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

The ideal candidate will be:

• A qualified solicitor.
• Self-sufficient in Corporate Commercial matters with a minimum of 2 years PQE.
• Previous experience with acquisitions desirable.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Head of Legal is a role of substantial responsibility and accountability, reporting directly to the Managing Director. Alongside managing a team of legal professionals, the role supports and advises on contractual and contentious legal matters, to ensure Wintech remains legislatively compliant, and that risk is effectively managed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Providing expert legal advice on a wide range of matters, including contract law, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, employment law, GDPR and data privacy compliance and corporate governance.
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating various commercial contracts and agreements.
• Identify legal risks and provide proactive solutions to mitigate these risks.
• Collaborate with external counsel to manage litigation matters including disputes and claims.
• Provide support in due diligence and negotiation.
• Manage a team and provide training to junior staff, as and when required.