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We are looking for a dynamic and experienced legal professional to take on the pivotal role of Head of Legal Services at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. This senior leadership role is a key part of our transformation journey and presents a unique opportunity to lead and shape the delivery of legal services across a large, complex, and high-performing acute Trust. As our principal legal subject matter expert, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across all legal domains, including clinical negligence, non-clinical claims, Coroner’s inquests, judicial reviews, procurement law, risk management and manage the Trust Legal Tendering processYou will work closely with the Executive Team to develop and deliver a forward-thinking legal strategy that ensures the Trust meets its legal obligations while enabling the delivery of outstanding care.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a qualified solicitor or barrister with:
* Extensive specialist legal knowledge, ideally within healthcare or public sector law.
* Proven experience of leading a legal team in a large and complex organisation.
* Excellent negotiation, influencing, and analytical skills.
* A strong understanding of NHS governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
* The ability to work collaboratively across clinical, commercial, and corporate settings.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the Legal Services function across the Trust, aligning legal support with corporate strategy.
* Manage and procure all external legal services across the Trust, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective service delivery.
* Provide expert legal advice on high-risk matters, including complex litigation, inquests, and statutory inquiries.
* Act as the Trust’s relationship manager with NHS Resolution, external legal providers, and HM Coroner’s Office.
* Oversee all medico-legal and non-clinical claims, identifying issues early to mitigate risks and costs.
* Develop and lead improvement initiatives, using data and research to continuously improve legal services.
* Support and line manage senior legal team members, fostering a high-performing and cohesive team culture.
* Hold joint budget responsibility for Legal Services with the Deputy Chief Nurse and Chief of Nursing and Midwifery.
* Ensure all legal operations comply with relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks, and procurement requirements.
* Facilitate the process of the Trust Legal Tendering process
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal and Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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