Legal Manager

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-departmental public body is seeking a qualified Legal Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract to oversee compliance and legal projects. The role includes managing a team and engaging with stakeholders in a hybrid working environment, combining office and remote work. Ideal for solicitors with substantial experience and a background in public sector law.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Civil service pension scheme

Qualifications

• At least seven years of relevant legal experience.
• Management experience and working nature within public sector preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Negotiation

Commercial Acumen

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 focus on high-value, high-risk, and complex legal projects, and build relationships with organizational leaders and external stakeholders, including government entities and other NDPBs.

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

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

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