Legal Manager

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

Job summary

A leading organization in Exeter is seeking an experienced Legal Manager for a 12-month maternity cover contract. The role involves overseeing compliance, managing a team, and handling complex legal projects, with hybrid working options available. Candidates should have a strong background in public law and demonstrate excellent negotiation and management skills.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Access to civil service pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of relevant experience required.
• Prior experience managing a team is essential.
• Experience in public sector or similar public body desirable.

Responsibilities

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

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.

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 handle high-value, high-risk, and complex legal projects, and build relationships with organizational leaders and external stakeholders, including Government and other NDPBs.

Candidates must be UK qualified solicitors, barristers, or equivalent, with at least seven years of relevant experience. Prior experience managing a team, strong commercial acumen, and negotiation skills are essential. Experience working for a similar public body or within the public sector is highly desirable.

Successful applicants will receive a competitive salary, a generous holiday allowance, and access to a civil service pension scheme. The organization supports a hybrid working model, with a few days in the office each month.

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

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