Head of Legal, UK Hub

Are you a commercially minded legal leader who enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders to solve complex business challenges? Do you want to play a key role in supporting an international business while helping shape legal strategy, governance, and innovation across multiple markets? About our Team RX Global aims to create unforgettable experiences for attendees and exhibitors through organizing events. Innovation, creativity, and collaboration drive the company to offer exceptional services to clients. About the Role As Head of Legal, UK Hub, you will provide commercially focused legal support to the RX UK business and international teams supported from the RX UK Hub, including teams in Germany, India, South Africa, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. You will act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership, helping manage legal and regulatory risk while supporting strategic business objectives across a broad range of commercial, compliance, technology and governance matters. Responsibilities Provide pragmatic commercial legal advice; draft, review and negotiate customer, supplier, technology, sponsorship, publishing, consultancy and other commercial agreements. Advise on regulatory compliance including data protection, competition, anti-bribery, sanctions, corporate governance, health & safety and emerging legal requirements, working with RELX group stakeholders as appropriate. Manage intellectual property matters working with RELX legal stakeholders, including trade marks, copyright, brand protection, registrations and enforcement. Manage disputes, pre-litigation matters and external counsel to achieve commercially appropriate outcomes. Support AI governance, AI deployment, AI contractual matters, monitoring legal developments and delivering internal guidance. Support acquisitions, disposals, restructurings and strategic projects through legal advice, due diligence and implementation support. Act as a trusted adviser to senior RX UK Hub leadership, contributing to legal and business strategy, and provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior counsel across the Hub. Deputise for the General Counsel EMEA and Technology as required. Requirements Commercially focused legal judgment and risk management. Advanced drafting and negotiation of complex commercial agreements. Strong knowledge of IP, data protection, AI, compliance and regulatory frameworks. Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills. Ability to prioritise competing demands and deliver high-quality advice in a fast-paced environment. Ability to provide legal leadership and mentor junior counsel. Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales). Experience advising on complex commercial contracts in private practice and/or in-house, supporting international businesses across a broad range of commercial and regulatory matters, including intellectual property, data protection, AI, technology matters and dispute management. Work in a Way That Works for You We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals. Working Pattern Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive. About the Business RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120. Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. 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