Legal Services Manager

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established public service organization is looking for a skilled Legal and Insurance Professional to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert legal guidance on a variety of matters, including contract law and GDPR, while also managing insurance claims and liaising with providers. Your leadership skills will be crucial as you supervise a dedicated team, ensuring high standards of service delivery and compliance with departmental procedures. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a vital public service while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing legal advice on fire service responsibilities and insurance.
• Proficient in managing legal issues and drafting legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal issues affecting the Service and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Lead a team, set work standards, and conduct performance appraisals.

Skills

Legal Expertise

Insurance Management

Team Leadership

GDPR Knowledge

Contract Law

Education

Qualified Legal Professional

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Legal and Insurance Professional to join our team and provide expert legal advice on a range of matters, including fire service responsibilities, property, contract, and GDPR. In this role, you will manage legal issues affecting the Service, draft documents, prepare briefs for Counsel, and attend conferences, courts, or tribunals as necessary. You will also ensure appropriate insurance cover is in place, liaise with insurance providers, and manage the in-house systems for handling insurance claims. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

As part of this role, you will also be responsible for leading and supervising a team, resolving operational issues, setting work standards, and ensuring seamless service delivery. Your leadership will extend to managing performance, conducting appraisals, and ensuring compliance with departmental plans and procedures. If you are a qualified legal professional with experience in general legal matters, insurance, and team management, we would love to hear from you. This position offers the chance to contribute to the effectiveness of a vital public service while advancing your career in a supportive and engaging environment.