Deputy Head of Legal
17 days ago
Sheffield
Direct message the job poster from Pratap Executive A high-impact legal leadership opportunity at the heart of clean energy innovation - ITM Power is helping to reshape the energy system for a net zero future. As a pioneer in green hydrogen, ITM Power designs and manufactures cutting-edge electrolysis technology that enables decarbonisation across industry and infrastructure. With global demand accelerating, we’re growing our senior team and seeking a confident, commercially driven lawyer to join us as Deputy Head of Legal. The Role This is a rare opportunity to help lead and shape the legal function of an AIM-listed, international technology business. Reporting to the General Counsel, you’ll be a senior advisor across ITM Power-driving quality, consistency, and commercial acumen within legal operations. You will: • Lead the negotiation of complex commercial contracts with global clients and partners, • Oversee legal input across sales, procurement, corporate, dispute resolution, compliance and governance matters, • Coach and manage a talented in-house team, • Build risk-aware, future-ready legal processes, • Represent the legal function with authority and integrity at a senior level, • Build strong, trust-based relationships with colleagues and external advisers, • Act as a true business partner - pragmatic, solution-focused, and commercially minded What We’re Looking For We’re seeking a qualified solicitor with: • 8+ years' post-qualification experience in commercial and corporate law, • Strong in-house exposure or demonstrable commercial mindset, • Experience of negotiating high-value international agreements, • A confident leadership style and interest in team development, • Strategic thinking and adaptability in a scaling environment This is a role for a legal leader who brings energy, resilience, and clarity to fast-paced, high-growth environments. Why Join ITM Power? • Impact: Contribute to the clean energy transition at a globally recognised innovator, • Leadership: Shape the legal strategy and culture of a growing, values-led business, • Collaboration: Work alongside expert colleagues in a purpose-driven organisation, • Opportunity: Work on major international projects in a rapidly scaling business, • Reward: Competitive salary and benefits, including pension, 25 days holiday plus birthday leave, BAYE share scheme, EV car leasing, health cash plan, lifestyle discounts, and more Apply Now This retained search is being led by Pratap Executive. For a confidential discussion, please contact Emma Panariello - emma@pratappartnership.com • Mid-Senior level, • Full-time, • Legal, • Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Services for Renewable Energy Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Pratap Executive by 2x Sheffield, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago Sheffield, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago Wakefield, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Wakefield, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Sheffield, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Sheffield, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Sheffield, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Sheffield, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Castleford, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Castleford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Castleford, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Sheffield, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago South Normanton, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr