Legal Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent non-departmental public body in Bristol is seeking an experienced Legal Manager for a 12-month maternity cover contract. This role involves overseeing compliance, managing a legal team, and handling high-stakes legal projects, with a focus on collaboration within the public sector.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Civil service pension scheme

Qualifications

• At least seven years of relevant experience in law.
• Previous management experience required.
• Experience in public sector or similar public body is desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Team management

Education

UK qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

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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’ll report to the Head of Legal Services and will be responsible for managing a team of 5 individuals. Your day to day will involve overseeing compliance processes, legal policies, legal projects, procurement, and risk strategies. You will focus on legal projects with higher value, risk and complexity as well as building relationships with leaders across the organisation and external stakeholders including Government and other NDPBs.

To be considered, you will be a UK qualified solicitor, barrister or equivalent with at least seven years’ relevant experience. You should have previous experience of managing a team and have excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills. Experience of working for a similar public body and/or experience within the public sector is highly desirable.

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

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