Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsStrategic legal partner driving business and complianceBuilds and strengthens the legal teamAbout Our ClientFor our client - a leading international organisation with a strong market presence and a complex operational footprint - we are conducting an executive search for a Head of Legal.This role will serve as a key strategic partner to the Management Board, providing high-level legal leadership, shaping the company's risk posture, and overseeing all legal, regulatory and compliance matters across the Polish entity. The selected professional will play a critical role in safeguarding the business, enabling growth, and ensuring alignment with global corporate standards.Job DescriptionProvide strategic legal leadership to the Management Board and act as the primary legal advisor for critical business decisionsLead, develop and elevate the internal legal team to ensure capability, agility and alignment with business prioritiesDefine the legal risk framework, identify exposure areas across the organisation and recommend effective mitigation strategiesMonitor legislative and regulatory changes, assess their strategic and operational impact and advise the Board on required actionsDeliver high-quality legal opinions and guidance to senior stakeholders with clear, pragmatic and business-relevant recommendationsPartner with HR and senior business leaders on labour law matters, organisational changes, employee relations and compliance risksLead key legal workstreams across strategic and operational projects, including transformations, process optimisation and commercial initiativesEnsure full compliance with national and EU regulations, with strong focus on labour law, corporate governance and internal controlsOversee contract negotiation, drafting and optimisation to safeguard the company's interests and support commercial objectivesManage cooperation with regulatory bodies, external law firms and supervisory authorities, including representation in labour-law mattersShape and maintain the organisation's internal policy and procedures framework to secure consistency, compliance and alignment with global standardsThe Successful ApplicantMaster's degree in law combined with attorney-at-law qualificationsYears of progressive experience in senior legal roles within complex, corporate and international organisationsDeep expertise in labour law, regulatory matters and compliance frameworks, combined with strong understanding of broader business risk driversProven experience advising senior leadership and influencing decision-making at management-board levelAbility to translate legal complexity into clear, actionable recommendations that enable business advancement and sound risk mitigationStrong team leadership capability supported by excellent communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skillsHigh degree of independence, ownership and proactivity in navigating sensitive, time-critical or high-impact legal mattersVery good command of English (B2/C1) with ability to operate effectively in an international corporate environmentWhat's on OfferA Director role with direct impact on strategic decisions, organisational direction and legal-risk postureOpportunity to build, shape and further develop the internal legal function, compliance standards and governance frameworkBroad and influential remit covering labour law, contracts, business projects, compliance and advisory to all departmentsHybrid working modelAttractive bonus structure aligned with the seniority and impact of the roleContactDaria KrzysztalQuote job refJN-012026-6918164Job summaryFunctionLegalSubsectorLegal SubsectorIndustryTechnology Media & TelecomsLocationWarsawContract typePermanentConsultant nameDaria KrzysztalJob referenceJN-012026-6918164
