Jobs, fresher vacancy - Head of Legal - Membership Organisation • UK

Company: Covent Garden Recruitment

UK

Our client, a leading organisation in the recruitment sector, is seeking an experienced legal professional to lead its in house advice team and support members on a wide range of employment, commercial, and regulatory matters. You will manage a small legal advice team, oversee service delivery, and act as a senior escalation point for complex queries. The role also includes analysing draft legislation, contributing to consultation responses, and helping shape the future of the recruitment industry.Key Responsibilities:Lead, coach, and develop the legal advice teamProvide timely, accurate advice on employment, commercial, and regulatory issuesOversee contracts, templates, and legal resourcesDeliver training and produce legal guidance for membersSupport policy work and legislative analysisProvide internal legal support across the organisationSkills & Experience:UK qualified solicitor (2–3+ PQE) or equivalent experience in recruitment related legal issuesStrong working knowledge of employment lawConfident managing specialists and subject matter expertsClear, effective written and verbal communicationCalm under pressure with strong organisational skillsCurious, proactive, and keen to drive innovationThe ideal candidate will be a fully qualified UK solicitor with 2–3 years’ PQE, ideally with experience in Employment Law, GDPR, and the Agency Workers Regulations. If this sounds like the role for you, then please get in touch by sending your CV today! To apply, please send your CV to Covent Garden Recruitment. Covent Garden Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. Due to extremely high volumes of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.