Director In-House Legal

Director In-House Legal Apply now Are you an in-house lawyer with a genuine interest in technology and AI? Do you have a strong commercial instinct and a talent for uncovering new business opportunities? About the Role The Director of In-House Legal will play a key role in strengthening the company’s position as a leading provider of legal AI solutions to major in-house legal teams across the UK. This individual will build influential relationships within the legal community, provide market insight, and help shape strategic and commercial direction. Key Responsibilities Market Insight Develop a strong understanding of the priorities, challenges, and trends impacting large in-house legal teams. Build relationships with General Counsel, Heads of Legal Operations, and senior in-house lawyers. Monitor developments across the legal AI market and share practical insights with internal stakeholders including product, strategy, and go-to-market teams. Thought Leadership & External Presence Represent the business at industry conferences, roundtables, workshops, and panel discussions. Collaborate with marketing and internal subject matter experts to shape thought leadership themes and content. Build a credible and visible profile within the UK in-house legal market. Relationship Development Establish and maintain trusted relationships with senior legal leaders across FTSE 350 businesses and leading private companies. Support commercial teams by providing introductions, market context, and strategic guidance to help progress opportunities. Internal Collaboration Partner closely with sales, marketing, product, strategy, and customer success teams. Act as the voice of the customer to help influence product development and commercial priorities. Requirements Proven ability to engage senior legal audiences with credibility and authority, including General Counsel and corporate legal leadership teams. Experience working within, or closely alongside, large legal functions with a strong understanding of their structure, challenges, and strategic priorities. Background in legal practice, either private practice or in-house, or equivalent experience demonstrating deep legal sector knowledge. Strong understanding of technology and AI, with the ability to discuss practical use cases, risks, and the impact on legal teams. Demonstrated success in building senior relationships, expanding networks, and turning relationships into commercial outcomes. Excellent communication skills, including public speaking, executive presentations, and representing a business in high-profile environments. Services Career search Locations London Remote status Hybrid Novum Global - Worldwide Legal and Tech Sector Specialist We create opportunities for legal technology businesses and law firms through business advisory and talent acquisition services and for candidates through building long-term careers. Novum Global bring over 20 years of expertise together from a variety of disciplines to make the future of technology vendors and professionals brighter. Our team is dedicated to being the partner that businesses, firms and professionals can go to with ease of mind that their growth aspirations are in the best hands. Novum Global's services range from start to end as we find the best matches between open roles and professionals and support the development and successful execution of strategic goals. About Novum Global Novum Global is a global specialist in the legal sector, connecting legal tech businesses, law firms, and candidates with opportunities for growth. Trusted by 130+ businesses, law firms, and thousands of candidates, Novum Global delivers exceptional consulting, talent acquisition, and tailored advisory services in sales, marketing, and HR. Focused on driving growth at personal and corporate levels, Novum Global empowers clients with the tools and expertise needed to stay ahead in the legal industry.