Legal Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-departmental public body in the UK is seeking an experienced Legal Manager for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover role. The successful candidate will manage a team and be responsible for legal compliance, policies, and high-stakes projects. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits including a civil service pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Civil service pension scheme

Qualifications

• At least seven years of relevant experience is required.
• Previous experience managing a team.
• Experience within the public sector is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance processes and legal policies.
• Manage a team of 5 individuals.
• Focus on high-value and complex legal projects.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Education

UK qualified solicitor, barrister, or equivalent

Job description

An opportunity for an experienced Solicitor to join a non-departmental public body (NDPB) which funds projects and activities that transform communities. This is a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract for the role of Legal Manager.

As the Legal Manager, you will report to the Head of Legal Services and will be responsible for managing a team of 5 individuals. Your responsibilities include overseeing compliance processes, legal policies, legal projects, procurement, and risk strategies. You will focus on legal projects with higher value, risk, and complexity, and will build relationships with leaders across the organization and external stakeholders, including government entities and other NDPBs.

To be considered, you must be a UK qualified solicitor, barrister, or equivalent with at least seven years of relevant experience. Previous experience managing a team, along with excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills, is required. Experience working for a similar public body or within the public sector is highly desirable.

Successful candidates will receive a competitive salary, a generous holiday allowance, and a civil service pension scheme. The organization operates a hybrid working policy, with a few days a month working in the office.

Please note that our advertisements use PQE/salary levels as a guide. We welcome applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the necessary skills to fulfill the role.

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