Deputy Head of Legal

TN United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Deputy Head of Legal to deliver strategic legal advice and ensure compliance with statutory frameworks. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of legal matters, collaborating with the Legal Team, and advising on various legal issues, including public, contract, and employment law. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with strong analytical and negotiation skills, capable of influencing strategic outcomes. Join a dynamic team dedicated to upholding the highest legal standards while supporting the organization's mission.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with significant public sector experience.
• Experience in public/regulatory law, employment, and contract law.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal advice across all business activities.
• Manage complex legal matters and collaborate with the Legal Team.
• Draft and advise on legal contracts and manage risks.

Skills

Public Sector Experience

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Legal Research

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal Case Management Software

Job description

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Deputy Head of Legal

Number of jobs available: 1

Region: East of England

City/Town: Peterborough

Office Location: Head Office – CITB, Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, Fletton Quays, Peterborough, PE2 8TY

Departmental Grade: Specialist Lead.SL3

Post Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Salary: £64,000 - £79,000

Benefits/Allowances: Car Allowance

Role Purpose

To provide high quality, strategic, and commercial legal advice to the organisation across all core business activities, ensuring it operates within its statutory framework and business model.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Work autonomously on complex legal matters, managing your own portfolio and collaborating with the Legal Team to deliver effective legal services.
• Advise on the scope and extent of CITB’s statutory framework and powers.
• Interpret statutes, statutory instruments, and other legal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Identify legal issues early and develop strategies or solutions proactively.
• Manage risks effectively, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Assess threats and opportunities arising from legal and legislative changes.
• Use persuasion and influencing skills to secure strategic, legally compliant outcomes.
• Draft and advise on legal contracts with commercial and service providers.
• Evaluate contractual obligations against strategic objectives.
• Support risk management standards for contractual arrangements.
• Protect and exploit intellectual property rights related to organisational products and services.
• Review and improve existing contracts with senior management.
• Provide in-house legal advice across various legal areas, including public/regulatory, contract, employment, IP, data protection, and property law.
• Support legal aspects of levy and grant issues.
• Contribute to the development of Legal Team practices and procedures.
• Represent the organisation legally when required, including tribunals or courts.
• Advise the ITA / Levy Compliance Team as needed.
• Manage external legal service providers, ensuring quality and value.
• Communicate external legal advice effectively within CITB.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with significant public sector experience, qualified in England and Wales.
• Post-qualification experience in areas such as public/regulatory law, employment, commercial/contract law, procurement, data protection, IP, charity, property, or litigation.
• Experience working in-house in the public sector, with recent private practice experience preferred.
• Experience working with colleagues at all levels, including Board and Executive.
• Strong analytical, interpretative, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and prioritize effectively.
• Negotiation and influencing skills to achieve strategic outcomes.

Desirable

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience managing external legal services and legal case management software.