Head of Legal – Nottingham

We have a great opportunity for a Head of Legal to join our Legal team here at Microlise! You will oversee a wide range of legal activities across the Microlise Group, ensuring compliance and risks are managed and communicated effectively. This includes being responsible for leading a legal department that supports the Group on the next phase of growth, by driving a focus on efficiency and scalability.Leading departmental strategy to support business growth will be fundamental to your role. You will lead efficiency and effectiveness within the Legal team, administering key performance indicators and ensuring a customer focused, streamlined process is integrated though the Microlise Group. Do you want to join an industry-leading and award-winning international business, where you can make a difference in our Legal department?  Then we want to hear from you. What you will be doing:Providing legal advice on a range of issues, such as contracts, intellectual property, GDPR, employment law, and data protection across the GroupIdentifying potential legal risks and vulnerabilities, and implementing changes to policies and proceduresEnhancing controls to ensure deep understanding of legal compliances across the global GroupOverseeing the drafting and reviewing of complex software license and related S.A.A.S. agreements and master service agreements, ensuring efficient and effective management across contractual life cycleOverseeing the operation of the legal department ensuring processes and systems are efficient and scalable to support growth with measurable key performance indicatorsConducting legal research to ensure their organisation is up to date with the latest legal changesRepresenting the company in legal proceedings, working with outside counsel when requiredManaging the intellectual property portfolio, including trademark and patentsProviding oversight to legal due diligence of potential acquisition targets and leading commercial due diligenceSupporting with Company secretarial duties when necessaryTo provide sound commercial advice and recommendations for a variety of contracts across departmentsWhat we’re looking for:Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) 5+ years PQE, with proven experience in corporate and contract law, across a variety of contract types; Master, License, Supplier and Service-LevelCommercially strong and experience of working within software/technology and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) agreementsExperience in strategic transactions and corporate dealmaking Proven track record of leading and managing a legal team in a growing businessSound understanding of Data Protection Laws and principles Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal issues to a variety of audiences Client focused approach, utilising knowledge and experience, demonstrating outstanding levels of diplomacy and tactAbility to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively A flexible attitude and able to thrive in a high-pressure environmentWillingness to work in a matrix environment and values the importance of teamworkAble to problem solve effectively and generate innovative ideas, in turn translating them into practical solutionsBe proactive and interested in new legislation and legal developments in the UK and overseasUnderstanding of international law (India, France, APAC) would be advantageous as we are global organisation Why Microlise?When your groceries arrive at your door or you sign for your online parcel, one or more of our software, telematics or proof-of-purchase solutions have probably been used. Our solutions deliver value to many of the UK’s leading grocery retailers and food logistics providers as well as to household names including JCB, Stobarts, Carlsberg, Waitrose, and Royal Mail.Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has been operating for over thirty years, and recently became a Publicly Listed Company with shares trading on the London Stock Exchange. Our growing business is guided by our culture which drives the way we behave, the way we work, the way we connect with our customers, and the way we support and develop our people.Full support and training to ensure you are well equipped to succeed in your rolePrivate medical insurance with Vitality Health including rewards for members such as: Free Amazon Prime, Apple Watch, discounted gym membership and many more33 days holiday, including bank holidays, increasing year on year to 38 days, then further increases with length of services Life Assurance, 4 times your annual salary Free Costco membership, 20% off EE mobile and line rental, and other discounts with Reward GatewayInvested in employee health and well-being with over 20 mental health first aiders in the business Employee Assistance Programmes Great staff extras: Easter eggs, yearly BBQ, Christmas gifts, annual staff awards and many more incentives Free Microlise Cresswell Racing Tickets, support British Superbikes Executive Box at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Great Place to Work™ 2024 certified – We have been recognised by the global authority on workplace culture, so come be a part of our successBest Workplace in the UK™ 2024 for Development, Technology, Wellbeing and WomenRecruitment ProcessFor successful candidates, interviews will take place whilst the advert is still live; so, don’t delay getting your application in! eRecruitment AgenciesWhilst we make every effort to directly source candidates for our live roles, we do have a very small, preferred supplier list on the occasion we may require additional support. We therefore do not accept speculative CVs and/or cold calls to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Managers. Any queries should be directed to jobs@microlise.com in the first instance.Salary Description: From £75,000, dependent on experienceExact Location: Farrington Way, Nottingham, NG16 3AG