Head of Legal Service Development & Management

Head of Legal Service Development & Management Overview

Lenovo is seeking an experienced legal professional to lead its Service Development and Management legal team. This senior role involves advising the Solutions and Services Group (SSG) on all legal and regulatory issues associated with creating and deploying new services, solutions, and software products. The successful candidate will work closely with the SSG General Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support for innovative offerings in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Hybrid Cloud, Sustainability, and Digital Workplace Solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Offer legal guidance to the SSG on a wide array of regulatory and commercial legal matters, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Lead a team dedicated to supporting new service development, providing legal expertise and resources.
• Assist in the design and rollout of new solutions and services to facilitate sales both domestically and internationally, supporting global expansion efforts.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external legal counsel, and subject matter experts across regions including the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific.
• Work with Lenovoâ??s Global Corporate Team and regional leaders to develop training, playbooks, and templates necessary for efficient legal support in service development.
• Advise the SSG team on legal and regulatory issues, proactively identifying risks and involving relevant experts within Lenovoâ??s legal department.
• Draft and maintain standard legal templates for new solutions and services, creating a centralized library for ease of use and consistency.
• Establish clear processes for legal engagement with service development teams to streamline workflows and ensure compliance.
• Support the development of tools and systems to track legal advice and ensure ongoing regulatory adherence throughout the lifecycle of services.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 15 yearsâ?? experience in corporate or commercial law, preferably with a focus on technology, SaaS, or service development.
• Leadership experience managing a legal team advising on new solutions, software, and service offerings.
• Background working either in a large law firm or as in-house counsel for a multinational corporation, with a solid grasp of international legal standards.
• Experience creating tools and systems to document legal advice and monitor compliance over time.
• Knowledge of current laws and regulations relevant to technology and services, with the ability to ensure organizational adherence.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the confidence to advise senior management on complex legal issues.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a dynamic, global environment.
• Calmness under pressure, a collaborative mindset, and a willingness to learn and adapt.

Benefits and Perks

• Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth within a leading global tech company.
• Access to diverse training programs to enhance professional skills.
• Performance-based rewards recognizing individual and team achievements.
• Flexible working arrangement with a hybrid model (three days working from home, two days in the office).
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme to promote sustainability.
• Life insurance coverage for employees.

This position does not specify offering visa sponsorship; applicants should have the right to work in the UK independently.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

Visa Sponsorship May be