Legal Manager

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established non-departmental public body seeks an experienced Legal Manager for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. The role involves overseeing compliance, managing a team, and handling complex legal projects while offering a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Civil service pension scheme

Qualifications

• At least seven years’ relevant legal experience.
• Previous management experience required.
• Experience in the public sector desirable.

Responsibilities

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

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 handle high-value, high-risk, and complex legal projects, and build 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.
• Previous management experience and excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Experience working for a similar public body or within the public sector is highly desirable.

Benefits and Working Arrangements

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

Additional Notes

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