Head of Legal

The Vacancy

Exciting news from us at Daisy: we’re re-branding to O2 Business!

Following the merger between Virgin Media O2 Business and Daisy Group last year, we’re taking the next step in our journey by announcing our new brand!

As O2 Business, we believe in the wonder of simplicity; the joy of that comes when technology works as it should, with reliability, clarity, and speed.

We’re incredibly excited about this next step in our journey and you could be on that journey too.

We are looking for a Head of Legal to lead our legal function, partner with senior stakeholders, and provide commercially focused legal advice that supports business growth.

Job Title: Head of Legal

Salary: DOE

Location: Leeds, Sheffield, London, Cheadle

Hours of work: Mon – Fri 8:30/9:00 – 17:00/17:30

What You'll Be Doing

As a Head of Legal you will:

• Lead, manage and develop a team of solicitors and contract managers, fostering a high-performing legal function.
• Act as a trusted adviser to the Executive Team and senior leaders, providing pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice.
• Lead legal support for key customer, supplier, technology and strategic commercial agreements.
• Oversee complex contract negotiations and ensure effective legal risk management across the business.
• Support the General Counsel on corporate governance, strategic projects and Board-level matters.
• Drive continuous improvement within the legal function through streamlined processes, best practice and technology.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or equivalent.
• Experienced commercial lawyer with strong negotiation skills.
• Proven leader of legal teams and people.
• Trusted adviser to senior stakeholders and executives.
• Commercially astute with sound risk judgement.
• Able to simplify complex legal issues into practical solutions.
• Pragmatic, proactive and results-focused.

What’s in it for you

Our ethos is simple: the more you put in, the more you get out.

Daisy What we Offer:

ð 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with an extra day for each year of service (up to 30 days!)
ð An extra day off on your birthday or if you're getting married
ð 500 referral bonus – bring great people, get rewarded!
ð Professional development – training and support to help you grow
ð Eye care vouchers and discounted Medicash membership for healthcare savings
ð Exclusive Virgin media and O2 deals for you and your family/friends
ð Exclusive discounts and savings at over 1,200 retailers

At O2 Business, we’re passionate about developing those who drive results and build rewarding careers. As a Head of Legal, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Apply Now and take the first step toward your career at O2 Business. Every CV is carefully reviewed by a member of our hiring team. We’ll be in touch soon to talk more about the role and the journey ahead.

O2 Business is committed to maintaining a professional, safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for our colleagues and everyone we interact with.

We operate a zero-tolerance approach to bullying, harassment, discrimination, and abusive behaviour, and expect all communications and interactions to be respectful and professional.

The Company

We’re Daisy, the largest independent telecoms company in the UK.

We employ over 1,500 people spread across 9 locations throughout the UK, and we serve over 175,000 customers.

Our mission is Keep Britain Working, which we do by working with all of the major networks and suppliers, allowing us to provide the best systems at the best rates to meet their needs.

The Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkpal

Enhanced Annual Leave

Benefit 4

Birthday Day Off

Celebration Leave

Holiday Purchase

The Values

• Innovation

We are creative and fearless in our work.

• Accountability

We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.

• Teamwork

We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.