Interim Head of Legal

We are partnering with a tech-enabled real estate services client to help them find a Interim Head of Legal. The client generates approximately $900M in revenue and are backed by well known venture investors. The organization operates in a hybrid environment-combining startup agility with the structure of a larger enterprise.

Role Overview
Our client is seeking a hands-on, business-minded Head of Legal (title flexibility: VP/SVP/GC/CLO) to lead the legal function and support the executive team. This is a true "player-coach" role overseeing four corporate attorneys and the compliance function, while also engaging directly in contract and customer-facing legal work. This role is hybrid in Scottsdale, AZ or Chicago, IL.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of corporate attorneys; serve as key advisor to C-suite.
• Manage customer-facing legal work and partner closely with the sales organization.
• Oversee high-volume vendor contracting and compliance for a 1099 vendor network.
• Support people related legal matters.
• Provide practical, business-minded legal guidance in a fast-moving environment.
• Roll up sleeves to handle hands-on legal work as needed.

Must Have Qualifications

• Bar license in good standing in AZ or IL.
• Experience as a player-coach leading and developing legal teams.
• Strong customer-facing and commercial contracting background.
• Experience managing high-volume vendor contracts and compliance processes.
• Ability to operate effectively in both startup like and enterprise environments.
• Willingness to work hybrid and meet with C-suite leaders in Scottsdale (preferred) or Chicago.

Nice to Have

• Background in real estate or real estate services.

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com