Legal Manager

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; 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 contract. The role involves overseeing compliance, managing a team, and focusing on high-value legal projects, while offering a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Civil service pension scheme

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Management experience is essential.
• Experience working for similar public bodies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance processes and legal policies.
• Manage a team of 5 and coordinate legal projects.
• Build relationships with organizational leaders and external stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Commercial Acumen

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 manage a team of 5. Your responsibilities include overseeing compliance processes, legal policies, legal projects, procurement, and risk strategies. You will focus on high-value, high-risk, and complex legal projects, building relationships with organizational leaders and external stakeholders, including Government and other NDPBs.

Qualifications required include being a UK qualified solicitor, barrister, or equivalent with at least seven years of relevant experience. Management experience, excellent commercial acumen, and negotiation skills are essential. Experience working for similar public bodies 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 offers a hybrid working policy, requiring a few days in the office per month.

Note: Our advertisements use PQE/salary levels as a guide. We welcome applications from all candidates demonstrating the necessary skills to fulfill the role.

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