Head of Legal UK & Ireland

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.

Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer, this role plays a critical part in supporting Etex’s operations across the UK and Ireland, offering pragmatic legal advice that aligns with our commercial objectives.

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.

What you’ll bring:

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with an up-to-date practising certificate.
• Demonstrable experience in providing strategic legal advice within complex, commercial environments; exposure to construction law and the manufacturing sector is advantageous.
• Proven ability to balance legal risk with commercial priorities in a fast-paced, complex organisation.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strategic advisory skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are advantageous.
• This role is hybrid (3 days per week in the office)

Why join us?

• We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023!
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination