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Interim Head of Legal - Asset Finance firm

London, London
remote
Contract
- GBP / Yearly
Interim Head of Legal6 month fixed term contractAsset Finance firmLondon - Hybrid working The role:Sales & Commercial Support<ul><li>Act as the first point of contact for all customer and introducer-facing documentation amendments and new requests. Maintain and update the suite of approved customer and introducer documents to reflect changes in legislation and market practice and ensure they are fit for purpose.</li><li>Visit customers and introducers where required, supporting Sales in documenting framework agreements to build relationships for future business.</li><li>Where necessary, review and finalise European structures and paperwork supporting new products and framework agreements.</li><li>Ensure the registration of charges at Companies House, maintain the outstanding documents list, and register the receipt of documents.</li></ul>Legal Counsel & Security.<ul><li>Ensure legal security and participate in the prevention of legal operational risks</li><li>Review, update, and ensure all local Legal Policies and Procedures are fit for purpose.</li><li>Define and implement internal service agreements or contractual policies with main internal clients, especially the Sales department</li><li>Define a mapping of local legal risks, establish an action plan to control these risks, and identify/deliver training needs.</li><li>Provide regular training to the business to ensure contractual documentation is used in the right context and completed correctly.</li><li>Ensure continuous legal watch; inform local management, business lines, support functions, and the Legal/Compliance teams of any draft or changes in laws, regulations, or case law, drawing appropriate conclusions and action plans.</li><li>Maintain regular exchanges with other legal departments.</li></ul>Litigation<ul><li>Handle and supervise all pre-litigation and litigation files</li><li>Provide legal support in hard arrears cases, including processing statutory demands, preparing witness statements, and maintaining disclosure packs.</li><li>Submit court forms, applications, and draft tailored letter templates for specific legal cases.</li><li>Provide local Management and the General Counsel with legal opinions on risks of conviction in major litigation risks.</li></ul> Management<ul><li>Recruit, manage, and coach the UK legal team</li><li>Manage relationships with external legal firms, seeking specialist external advice when necessary, and act as the principal point of contact.</li><li>Ensure the legal department is fully integrated into the crisis management teams and the business continuity plan</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Qualified Lawyer (UK law expertise is essential) with solid experience as a Senior Lawyer or Head of a Legal department.</li><li>Experience in the equipment leasing/financing sector, banking, or financial services is highly preferred.</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hyaXMuaGVuc29uLjQxMDI3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-10-19T18:04:00Z

Tax Manager

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
remote
Permanent
80000 - 100000 GBP / Yearly
The Permanent Division of Robert Half are currently recruiting for a Tax Manager on behalf of an International Sales business with offices in Milton Keynes.The RoleAs Tax Manager you will take responsibility for overseeing all aspects of EMEA corporate tax, compliance, advisory, and planning across UK and European entities.The role demands the Tax Manager to ensure full compliance with HMRC and international regulations and contribute to the development and execution of strategic tax initiatives, managing tax risks, optimizing the Group's tax position, and supporting business growth through effective tax planning, structuring, and cross-border advisory activities. Day to day duties will consist of:<ul><li>Lead the EMEA corporate tax compliance calendar and coordinate the accurate, timely preparation, review and submission of corporation tax returns, computations, payments and supporting documentation across relevant jurisdictions.</li><li>Prepare and review current and deferred tax provisions, effective tax rate analysis, statutory disclosures, quarterly and annual tax packs, country-by-country reporting, controlled foreign company reporting, tax-related journals and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Oversee EMEA VAT and indirect tax compliance, including returns, registrations and deregistrations, EC Sales Lists, Intrastat, VIES, PAYE and other applicable filings</li><li>International tax and transfer pricing</li><li>Support Pillar Two data collection and safe-harbour assessments.</li><li>Tax governance, risk and controls</li><li>Identify tax risks in systems and business processes and implement practical improvements to controls, data quality and reporting accuracy.</li><li>Manage relationships with Group Tax, finance teams, external advisers, auditors, legal counsel and outsourcing partners, while driving automation, process improvement and the effective transition of compliance activities.</li></ul>Your ProfileYou will have a recognized Tax Qualification with strong technical knowledge of UK corporate tax, transfer pricing, Pillar II, international tax, indirect taxes, and cross border structures and transactions. This is an excellent role to put that knowledge into practice to set up and develop a UK and International Tax team within a rapidly growing and changing environment.Salary Role of Tax Manager is based in the office in Milton Keynes 3 days a week with 2 from home and is offering a salary of £80-100K + Excellent BenefitsRobert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNDc5NDguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-30T15:32:09Z

In-House Lawyer (O&M, EPC contracts) - 6 month contract

London, London
remote
Permanent
100000 - 115000 GBP / Yearly
Senior Legal CounselEnergy infrastructure firm6 month fixed term contractLondon (Hybrid working)£100K-£115K The role:<ul><li>Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements including supplier agreements, agreements governing the delivery and maintenance of the company's IT systems and services, consultancy agreements and agreements with energy trading companies</li><li>Providing legal support in relation to grid connection arrangements, property instruments and land access arrangements</li><li>Advising in regard to O&M and EPC contracts, support and repair contracts required for ongoing maintenance and repair of the asset, and supporting new small-scale construction projects.</li><li>Assisting with the management of external legal counsel and management of ongoing disputes and litigation</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Qualified solicitor</li><li>Commercial legal experience in engineering, construction or energy.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hyaXMuaGVuc29uLjMxMTIwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-17T10:08:19Z

Professional Support Lawyer - Commercial Litigation London firm

Lincoln, Lincolnshire
remote
Permanent
100000 - 100000 GBP / Yearly
Job Title Professional Support Lawyer - Litigation Group - Reporting to Head of Knowledge and Innovation Hours Monday to Friday: 9am to 5.30pm, with additional hours when required.Role purposeWe are seeking an experienced Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) with a strong background in litigation to enhance our dispute resolution offering. This role is integral to ensuring that our litigation lawyers are equipped with up-to-date legal knowledge, innovative tools, and best in class resources to deliver exceptional service to clients. The PSL will provide technical legal support, drive legal training initiatives and contribute to thought leadership within the firm.Key responsibilities* Coordinating know-how meetings, establishing agendas, and liaising with teams internally* Designing and delivering structured training programmes tailored to different qualification levels * Identifying and collaborating with internal and external subject matter experts for specialised training* Monitoring emerging litigation technology, evaluating benefits, and providing feedback to the central knowledge function and partners. Contributing to and assisting with the scoping and administration of pilots to test innovation within the Group* Liaising with e-disclosure platform providers, as required.* Collaborating with Business Development and Marketing to produce a high-quality knowledge-focused website and social media content* Raising the external profile and knowledge of the firm through active participation in relevant events and forums* Creating and maintaining precedents, templates, standard advice bank* Experience of developing and delivering client and/or in-house training* Assisting lawyers with preparation of materials for internal and external training/speaking events Skills, experience and attributes* An experienced lawyer with a strong sense of commerciality alongside technical excellence.* Good knowledge of civil procedure, case management and dispute resolution strategies* Clear understanding of how a law firm operates as a business.* Excellent communication skills, highly developed organisational ability and attention to detail.* Excellent legal drafting skills.* Experience of developing and delivering client and/or in-house training and disseminating information effectively* Excellent interpersonal skills and collaborative approach.* Is self-initiating and takes pro-active approach towards projects; seeks direction and advice as needed but is also prepared to take ownership and progress tasks independently* Interested in the law, and the use of technology in effective knowledge sharing* Understands and promotes connections between other practice/industry groups and departmentsRobert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QWJiZXkuQmVubmV0dC43NTM0Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-10-26T15:25:36Z

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