Strategic Legal Director – Transport & Projects (Hybrid)

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave

Travel benefits in Tyne and Wear

Discount travel with major providers

Health cash plan

Employee discount app

Job summary

Nexus is seeking a Head of Legal Services in Newcastle upon Tyne on a hybrid basis. The role leads a growing legal department and delivers sound advice on major transport, infrastructure and transformation projects that benefit communities in the region.

Candidates will have senior leadership experience, be a qualified lawyer, and bring expertise in contracts, negotiations and dispute resolution, with knowledge of transport legislation and public sector procurement desirable.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified lawyer and able to attend the office on a hybrid basis.
• Senior leadership experience in a legal department.
• Experience with complex contracts, negotiations and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to senior leaders on commercial and contractual matters.
• Review, draft and negotiate complex contracts and agreements to support major projects.
• Advise on legal and commercial risks to help stakeholders make informed decisions.
• Manage legal disputes and litigation, coordinating with external advisers as needed.
• Act as Company Secretary and support governance arrangements across the organisation.
• Support major infrastructure and development projects, including property and land transactions.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise on organisational implications.
• Manage legal budgets and external provider relationships.

Skills

Senior leadership

Legal advice

Contract negotiation

Dispute resolution

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Nexus is seeking a Head of Legal Services in Newcastle upon Tyne on a hybrid basis. The role leads a growing legal department and delivers sound advice on major transport, infrastructure and transformation projects that benefit communities in the region.

Candidates will have senior leadership experience, be a qualified lawyer, and bring expertise in contracts, negotiations and dispute resolution, with knowledge of transport legislation and public sector procurement desirable.