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Collinson

VP, Legal

Collinson

VP Legal leading a global legal team at Collinson. Providing high-quality legal and strategic support during growth and transformation.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Hard Skills
commercial lawcorporate agreementsrisk monitoringlegal governancejoint venturescorporate transactionsmatter allocationworkload managementperformance reviewsnegotiation
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationanalytical skillsbusiness judgmentstrategic mindsetcollaborationinfluencingsolution-driven approachproactive
Certifications & Qualifications
qualified solicitorbarrister
Industry Keywords
legal teaminternational environmentstakeholdersexecutive-level decision-makingbusiness leadersgrowthtransformation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Act as a strategic partner and deputy to the Chief Legal Officer, helping to implement the vision, structure, and goals of the global Legal Team.
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a sub-team of legal professionals, overseeing matter allocation, workload management, and performance reviews.
  • Maintain and strengthen legal governance standards and oversee risk monitoring across international offices.
  • Advise on corporate matters such as joint ventures, group-wide initiatives, and ad hoc corporate transactions.
  • Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to influence both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic direction.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Qualified solicitor or barrister (or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in commercial law.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, including direct management of legal professionals and support of executive-level decision-making.
  • Strong commercial and strategic mindset, with the ability to partner effectively with business leaders to enable growth and transformation.
  • Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial and corporate agreements.
  • Outstanding communication and analytical skills, with strong business judgment and a proactive, solution-driven approach.
  • Experience operating in a fast-paced, international environment with multiple stakeholders.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible working hours