Legal Manager

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

Job summary

A leading public body in the UK is seeking an experienced Legal Manager for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. The successful candidate will oversee compliance, legal policies, and manage a team, requiring significant experience as a UK-qualified solicitor. A hybrid working policy is offered, alongside a competitive salary and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Civil service pension scheme

Qualifications

• At least seven years of relevant experience in legal roles.
• Experience managing a team is essential.
• Public sector experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing compliance processes and legal policies.
• Managing a team of 5 individuals.
• Building relationships with leaders and external stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

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’ll report to the Head of Legal Services and will be responsible for managing a team of 5 individuals. Your responsibilities include 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.

Requirements for consideration include being a UK-qualified solicitor, barrister, or equivalent with at least seven years of relevant experience. Previous experience managing a team, excellent commercial acumen, and negotiation skills are essential. Experience working for a similar public body 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 organisation offers a hybrid working policy, with a few days a month in the office.

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