Head of Legal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Direct intricate M&A activities throughout the Western region, overseeing transactions from due diligence and deal structuring to negotiation and post-acquisition integration.

• Facilitate strategic investments, partnerships, and joint ventures while negotiating substantial commercial agreements and enterprise contracts.

• Collaborate with Finance and executive leadership on matters of corporate governance and strategic business initiatives.

• Offer commercially oriented legal advice that fosters business growth while effectively managing legal, regulatory, and operational risks.

• Create and refine legal governance frameworks, policies, and processes that support a growing international business.

• Keep abreast of legal and regulatory changes across the Western region and advise leadership on their potential business implications.

• Oversee litigation and dispute resolution in the Western region, managing external counsel to achieve practical and commercially viable outcomes.

• Supervise intellectual property issues, providing counsel on patents, trademarks, licensing, and IP considerations related to commercial transactions and product development.

• Act as the primary legal liaison between the Western business and APAC teams, supporting cross-border transactions and ensuring legal consistency across regions.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, collaborating with Finance, Sales, Product, and People teams to offer practical, business-oriented legal guidance.

• Identify opportunities to enhance legal operations, optimize processes, and contribute to the evolution of PatSnap's Western legal function.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of combined legal experience, with substantial time spent in-house at a high-growth technology or SaaS company.

• Demonstrated experience in leading or playing a pivotal role in M&A transactions — from due diligence to closure.

• Strong foundation in corporate law, commercial transactions, and legal risk management.

• Proven ability to manage litigation and disputes, including experience in engaging and directing external counsel in a cost-effective manner.

• Qualified solicitor; adept at navigating multi-jurisdictional legal environments.

• Commercially savvy with the capability to balance legal risks with business practicality and budget considerations.

• Exceptional negotiation skills and a history of achieving favorable outcomes on complex agreements.

• Strong communicator — capable of simplifying complex legal issues into clear, concise guidance for non-legal stakeholders.

• Nice to Have: Proficiency in Mandarin and/or experience collaborating closely with Chinese or broader APAC business teams — highly beneficial given the cross-regional nature of this role.

• Nice to Have: Background in IP law, data privacy (GDPR, PIPEDA, CCPA), or regulatory compliance within a SaaS/technology context.

• Nice to Have: Experience with cross-border transactions linking Western and Asian markets.

• Nice to Have: Previous work with investment firms, private equity, or venture-backed companies.

• Nice to Have: Familiarity with corporate law in the UK, US, and Canada.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity.

• Encouragement to apply even if all qualifications are not fully met.

• Accommodation support during the interview process.