Head of Legal - Internal applications only

Alexander Dennis; Larbert; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary package

37-hour working week

Tuition subsidies for courses

Annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Alexander Dennis is seeking an experienced Head of Legal to join the Commercial & Legal function in Larbert. You will lead and develop the Legal team, providing practical, commercially focused advice across commercial contracting, compliance, corporate matters and strategic projects.

Reporting to the Commercial & Legal Director, you will engage with stakeholders across the business, manage external advisers, and shape policies and procedures while supporting budgeting and governance requirements.

Qualifications

• Qualified to practise as a Solicitor or Barrister in Scotland.
• Strong academic background and legal qualification.
• Proven experience operating in a senior in-house legal role or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Legal team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Act as a trusted legal advisor to stakeholders across Commercial, Procurement, Finance, Marketing, Operations, Engineering and Human Resources.
• Provide legal support across all commercial, corporate and compliance activities.
• Negotiate, draft and review a wide range of commercial agreements and contracts.
• Ensure company standard agreements safeguard business interests while supporting efficient contracting processes.
• Monitor developments in UK and overseas legislation, assessing business impact and implementing appropriate actions.
• Manage external legal advisors and outsourced legal support where required.
• Advise the business on legal risks, opportunities and regulatory compliance matters.
• Draft, review and update legal policies and procedures, delivering guidance and training where appropriate.
• Oversee property-related legal matters, including lease renewals and landlord relationships.
• Support the Commercial & Legal Director with departmental budgeting and expenditure management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Champion company values and promote a culture of integrity, collaboration and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Contract management

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisation

Education

Solicitor/Barrister in Scotland

Job description

Job Title: Head of Legal

Location: Larbert

*This is an Internal Opportunity Only*

You have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local Human Resources representative before applying for the role.

POSITION SUMMARY

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced legal professional to join the Commercial & Legal function as Head of Legal.

Reporting directly to the Commercial & Legal Director, you will lead and develop the Legal team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal support across the business. You will play a key role in supporting commercial objectives while managing legal risk, providing practical and commercially focused advice across a broad range of activities including commercial contracting, compliance, corporate matters and strategic projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with stakeholders across all areas of the business.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead, coach and develop the Legal team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Act as a trusted legal advisor to stakeholders across Commercial, Procurement, Finance, Marketing, Operations, Engineering and Human Resources.
• Provide legal support across all commercial, corporate and compliance activities.
• Negotiate, draft and review a wide range of commercial agreements and contracts.
• Ensure company standard agreements safeguard business interests while supporting efficient contracting processes.
• Monitor developments in UK and overseas legislation, assessing business impact and implementing appropriate actions.
• Manage external legal advisors and outsourced legal support where required.
• Advise the business on legal risks, opportunities and regulatory compliance matters.
• Draft, review and update legal policies and procedures, delivering guidance and training where appropriate.
• Oversee property-related legal matters, including lease renewals and landlord relationships.
• Support the Commercial & Legal Director with departmental budgeting and expenditure management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Champion company values and promote a culture of integrity, collaboration and accountability.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Qualified to practise as a Solicitor or Barrister in Scotland.
• Strong academic background and legal qualification.
• Proven experience operating in a senior in-house legal role or equivalent.
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor and develop others.
• Excellent commercial awareness and sound business judgement.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple demands.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity and attention to detail.
• Experience managing relationships with external legal advisors and internal stakeholders.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

• Generous salary package - we reward our people at the level they deserve.
• A 37-hour working week.
• Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.
• Annual leave entitlement which increases with tenure.
• Pension scheme to help you save for the future.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers practical, impartial support on issues impacting your life.
• Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership, because your health and wellbeing are important to us.

OUR WHY

We move people. The world's most precious cargo.

We are driven by our purpose: we move people. Our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility, and our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Closing Date: TBC

Hiring Manager: Commercial & Legal Director