Legal Manager – Head of Agreements, Information and Disputes

Law Absolute Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading non-departmental public body as a Legal Manager, overseeing compliance and legal projects. With a focus on high-value issues, you'll lead a team and collaborate with various stakeholders. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Allowance

Civil Service Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• At least seven years’ relevant experience.
• Experience of managing change in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance processes and legal policies.
• Manage a team of 5 individuals.
• Focus on high-value legal projects and build relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Negotiation Skills

Change Management

Education

UK Qualified Solicitor

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 (Head of Agreements, Information and Disputes).

Role Overview

As Head of Agreements, Information and Disputes, you will report to the Head of Legal Services and oversee 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, and build relationships with leaders across the organization and external stakeholders including the Government and other NDPBs.

Candidate Requirements

1. You must be a UK qualified solicitor, barrister, or equivalent with at least seven years of relevant experience.
2. Experience managing change in a dynamic environment.
3. Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
4. Experience working for a similar public body or within the public sector is highly desirable.

Benefits and Location

Successful candidates will receive a competitive salary, a generous holiday allowance, and a civil service pension scheme. The organization operates a hybrid working policy. Staff can be based in Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, or Newtown.

Salary Range

National: £48,246 - £60,308; London: £53,255 - £66,569 (dependent on experience).

Please note that PQE/salary levels are guidelines. We welcome applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the necessary skills.

Additional Information

We aim to respond within 48 hours. Due to high volume, individual responses may not be possible. If you do not hear within 48 hours, your application has been unsuccessful. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary roles and an employment agency for fixed-term and permanent roles.