This is the most senior legal role in the organisation, responsible for leading global legal, governance and compliance activity during a period of significant change. Reporting directly to the CEO, the role acts as a trusted adviser to the Board and executive leadership, balancing legal risk with commercial ambition across diverse jurisdictions. Client Details A large-scale, international industrial organisation serving tier-one customers across global markets. The business operates a complex, multi-jurisdictional footprint and is entering a transformational phase following a change in ownership and the establishment of a new global headquarters. Description * Act as principal legal adviser to the CEO and Board * Lead global legal, governance and compliance strategy * Oversee corporate governance, board processes and secretariat matters * Lead compliance programmes covering anti-corruption, ESG, trade and data privacy * Provide legal leadership on major commercial contracts and global transactions * Manage litigation strategy and external counsel relationships * Build and lead a lean, high-performing global legal function Job Offer * Opportunity to shape a global legal function at a pivotal moment * Central role in establishing and embedding a new global headquarters * Direct partnership with the CEO and Board on strategic decisions * Exposure to complex international operations and transactions * High-impact leadership role with genuine influence on business direction

* Senior in-house legal leadership experience in a global organisation * Experience within industrial, manufacturing, mining or asset?heavy sectors * Proven credibility operating at Board and executive level * Strong grounding in corporate and commercial law * Track record managing legal risk across multiple jurisdictions * Commercial, pragmatic and hands-on leadership style