Head of Legal Services

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybride; GBP 85 000 - 102 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Local Government Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave

Travel benefits in Tyne and Wear

Discount travel with major providers

Health cash plan

Employee discount app

Résumé du poste

Nexus is seeking a Head of Legal Services in Newcastle upon Tyne on a hybrid basis. The role leads a growing legal department and delivers sound advice on major transport, infrastructure and transformation projects that benefit communities in the region.

Candidates will have senior leadership experience, be a qualified lawyer, and bring expertise in contracts, negotiations and dispute resolution, with knowledge of transport legislation and public sector procurement desirable.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified lawyer and able to attend the office on a hybrid basis.
• Senior leadership experience in a legal department.
• Experience with complex contracts, negotiations and dispute resolution.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic legal advice to senior leaders on commercial and contractual matters.
• Review, draft and negotiate complex contracts and agreements to support major projects.
• Advise on legal and commercial risks to help stakeholders make informed decisions.
• Manage legal disputes and litigation, coordinating with external advisers as needed.
• Act as Company Secretary and support governance arrangements across the organisation.
• Support major infrastructure and development projects, including property and land transactions.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise on organisational implications.
• Manage legal budgets and external provider relationships.

Connaissances

Senior leadership

Legal advice

Contract negotiation

Dispute resolution

Formation

Qualified lawyer

Description du poste

Head of Legal Services

Nexus - Transport Executive for Tyne and Wear

Newcastle upon Tyne - Hybrid

Permanent

£85-102k

Sellick Partnership is delighted to be working with Nexus to recruit a Head of Legal Services to join their forward-thinking organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer to lead a growing legal department to provide sound legal and risk advice and help deliver major transport, infrastructure and transformation projects that benefit communities across the region.

Applicants from public and private sector background are welcome. To be considered for this role, you must have senior leadership experience and a strong history of providing legal advice, particularly in relation to complex contracts, negotiations and dispute resolution. Knowledge of transport legislation and public sector procurement regulations is highly desirable.

You must be a qualified lawyer and be able to attend the office (central Newcastle) on a hybrid basis.

Typical Day

• Providing strategic legal advice to senior leaders on complex commercial and contractual matters, land and property transactions, employment law and litigation
• Reviewing, sometimes drafting and negotiating complex contracts and agreements that support organisational priorities and major projects
• Advising on legal and commercial risks and helping stakeholders make informed decisions
• Managing legal disputes, claims and litigation, working with external legal advisers where required
• Acting as Company Secretary and supporting effective governance arrangements across the organisation
• Supporting major infrastructure and development projects, including property and land transactions
• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments and advising on organisational implications
• Managing legal budgets and overseeing relationships with external legal providers
• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, regulatory bodies and strategic partners
• Leading and developing the legal services team while promoting continuous improvement and professional excellence
• Preparing reports and presenting legal advice to senior leadership and governance groups

Benefits:

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
• 28 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays and time off for volunteering
• Enjoy travelling for free in Tyne and Wear with enhanced travel benefits for you and your family
• Free or discounted travel with Grand Central, LNER, Lumo, Northern Rail and TransPennine Express
• You will have the opportunity to contribute to a health cash plan that will contribute towards dental costs, optical, and lots more (and for dependants if you have them)
• Access to a reward app with over 1000 plus high street discounts on groceries, holidays and days out

Interviews will be held in early December.

Full job description, person specification and team structure chart available upon request.

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