Commercial Director

Description

• Financial Oversight: Manage P&L responsibility for the reporting units, including budget planning and cost control.
• Contract Negotiation: Ensure all terms are commercially advantageous and legally sound.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop the Associate Director of Legal, and the heads of Compliance & Onboarding, and Contracts teams.
• Risk & Compliance Management: Ensure the business operates in full compliance with all relevant international laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and legal partners. Act as a key point of contact for key client accounts to manage complex commercial and legal matters.
• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the commercial strategy to support the business in achieving its ambitious growth targets, working closely with the senior leadership team.
• Operational Management: Oversee the daily operations of the three reporting business units to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. Implement best practices and streamline processes to support a high-growth environment.

Requirements

• A strong understanding of international contracts law and regulatory frameworks.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrable track record of successfully leading commercial initiatives and managing a legal function in a high-growth environment.
• Law Degree - an MBA or equivalent business qualification is a significant advantage.
• Proven experience in a senior commercial or legal leadership role, such as Commercial Director, General Counsel, or Legal Director, within the international recruitment sector.

Benefits

• Socials galore: BBQs, team meals, multiple charity events, Directors lunches
• Early finish and cash prize incentives (we reward your hard work!)
• Hybrid working
• Healthcare cash plan, Private Healthcare & Pension plan
• Award-winning training and development programmes (we invest in YOU)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Early finish Fridays
• Paid parking

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance