Legal Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-departmental public body in England seeks an experienced Legal Manager for a 12-month maternity cover contract. This role involves overseeing compliance and legal policies, managing a team, and engaging with government stakeholders, requiring a UK qualified solicitor with significant experience.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Civil service pension scheme

Hybrid working policy

Qualifications

• At least seven years’ relevant experience in law.
• Experience in managing a team.
• Experience in the public sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Education

UK qualified solicitor or barrister

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.

Role Overview

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.

Candidate Requirements

• UK qualified solicitor, barrister, or equivalent with at least seven years’ relevant experience.
• Experience in managing a team.
• Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Experience working for a similar public body or within the public sector is highly desirable.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

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