Interim Group Head of Legal

Were looking for an experienced commercially minded legal leader to join Valeo Foods on an interim basis stepping into a key Group role during a period of maternity cover.

This isnt a care and maintenance role its an opportunity to come in provide continuity and keep momentum across a fast-moving entrepreneurial business. Youll be a trusted partner to the Group CFO and senior leadership team helping the business navigate risk while continuing to deliver at pace.

What youll be doing

• Acting as the principal legal adviser to the executive and senior leadership team
• Leading the legal function across the UK CEE and Bulgaria providing direction clarity and support to a well-established team
• Supporting a range of corporate activity including M&A strategic projects and commercial initiatives
• Ensuring pragmatic solutions-focused legal advice that enables delivery rather than slows it down
• Maintaining strong governance and risk management with clear visibility of key issues and decisions
• Managing external advisors effectively ensuring high-quality commercial advice delivered efficiently
• Keeping a close pulse on emerging risks across the group and proactively managing them

Qualifications :

• A senior qualified lawyer with broad commercial experience ideally within an international FMCG business
• Strong track record across corporate and commercial law including M&A
• Someone who can hit the ground running get up to speed quickly and operate with limited ambiguity
• A commercial thinker pragmatic solutions-led and focused on enabling the business
• Experience working closely with senior stakeholders and influencing at leadership level
• Comfortable operating hands-on from strategic input through to delivery

Additional Information :

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a visible high-impact Group role where youll play a key part in ensuring the business continues to deliver against its ambitions.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time