Interim Head of Legal
Quick answer
The Royal British Legion is hiring an Interim Head of Legal in London Bridge for a hybrid role paying £70,000-£84,452 to lead legal strategy and governance for the charity.
- Role
- Interim Head of Legal
- Organization
- The Royal British Legion
- Location
- London Bridge
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- £70,000 to £84,452 per annum pro rata
- Category
- Legal
- Apply by
- 2026-07-11
The role
The Royal British Legion is seeking an Interim Head of Legal to lead their legal team and serve as the organization's principal legal adviser. The role involves overseeing legal strategy, governance, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and data protection across the UK and overseas. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Team and Board of Trustees to manage risk and provide high-level legal counsel. This position offers a key leadership opportunity to influence organizational decision-making within a prominent Armed Forces charity.
What you'll do
- Lead the legal team and set the direction for legal advice across the organization.
- Provide clear, practical legal counsel to the Executive Team and Board of Trustees.
- Oversee key regulatory areas including safeguarding, intellectual property, and disputes.
- Manage engagement with regulators such as the Charity Commission and ICO.
- Develop and embed governance and risk frameworks throughout the charity.
What it takes
- UK-qualified solicitor with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience.
- Extensive in-house legal experience, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
- Proven ability to lead and manage a small in-house legal team.
- Expertise in multi-disciplinary legal matters including commercial and charity law.
- Strong judgement and clarity when dealing with complex or sensitive legal issues.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
28 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, generous pension contributions (6%-10%), employee assistance programme, and cycle to work schemes.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located and what is the work schedule?
The role is based at the Haig House hub in London Bridge and operates on a hybrid schedule, with a minimum expectation of two days per week in-person.
What is the compensation for this role?
The salary for this position is £70,000 to £84,452 per annum pro rata, inclusive of market and London supplements.
What are the key qualifications required for this position?
Candidates must be UK-qualified solicitors with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience, ideally with significant in-house experience in the charity sector.
When is the deadline to apply for this role?
The closing date for applications is July 11, 2026, though the organization may close the vacancy early if sufficient strong applications are received.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Royal British Legion's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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