Interim Head of Corporate Legal
Endava, a global technology services company headquartered in London, is seeking an Interim Head of Corporate Legal for a six-month contract. This role involves leading Endava's corporate legal, US securities, and governance functions, providing strategic legal guidance to the Board, executives, and business teams. The position requires a presence in London three times a week.
Key responsibilities include overseeing US securities reporting and disclosure for Endava as a foreign private issuer, advising on market announcements, results materials, annual reports, earnings communications, insider dealing controls, and directors' dealings. The role also involves supporting disclosure processes, Board and committee governance, directors' duties, conflicts, related-party matters, and relevant corporate policies. Additionally, the Interim Head of Corporate Legal will lead or support M&A, financing, restructurings, and other corporate transactions, including due diligence, negotiation, approvals, closing, and integration.
The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer in a relevant jurisdiction, such as England and Wales or a US state, with substantial practical experience advising on US securities law and public-company reporting. Experience with NYSE- or Nasdaq-listed companies is preferred. Strong corporate law experience across transactions, financing, group structures, and cross-border matters is essential. The candidate should have experience advising senior leaders and boards, managing external counsel, and leading or developing a legal team. US bar admission is advantageous but not required, subject to applicable rules governing legal services in relevant jurisdictions.
Endava offers a competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, and a referral bonus. Career development opportunities include career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, and internal development programs for management and technical leadership. Learning opportunities encompass complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platform subscriptions, workshops, and conferences. The company promotes work-life balance with hybrid work and flexible working hours, an employee assistance program, and a global internal wellbeing program with access to wellbeing apps. Community engagement is encouraged through global internal tech communities, hobby clubs, interest groups, inclusion and diversity programs, events, and celebrations.
At Endava, we are committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.