Overview
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Location: Peterborough or Bradford, Hybrid, 1-2 days in the office with travel to other offices for meetings as required. Contract Type: Permanent. Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm. Salary: £82,370 per annum.
With over 21,000 homes across the country, our client are responsible for supporting thousands of customers and their families. They’re proud to build positive, long-lasting relationships that go beyond housing and to be at the forefront of change, finding new ways to support their customers — and their people. If you’re looking for a career where you can be part of change, share your ideas and help them transform, there’s never been a more exciting time to join them and shape their future.
About The Role
This is a strategic role where you\'ll shape their legal function to meet the needs of a modern, purpose-driven organisation. You’ll lead a small team, manage external legal partnerships, and work in partnership with the business to deliver expert advice that enables confident decision-making and mitigates risk.
With a focus on commercial law and the legal frameworks of the social housing sector, you’ll review their legal services model, drive service improvements, and ensure value for money. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to embed a proactive, collaborative legal culture across the business. Join them and take the lead in shaping a robust legal function that underpins their mission and values.
Salary
The spot salary for the Head of Legal Services post is £82,370 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. Applicants who do not meet all the requirements of the post will start 5% or 10% below the spot salary.
About You
* Solicitor, barrister or equivalent qualified lawyer with substantial post-qualification experience
* Extensive experience as a senior in-house lawyer within a regulated sector with specialist knowledge in commercial and/or sector-specific law, and the right to practice law in this jurisdiction
* In-depth legal expertise with an understanding of legal principles and practices, with evidence of continued professional development (CPD) commensurate with the requirements of the role
* A strategic mindset with experience in business planning, performance management and value
* Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, demonstrating ability to assess and understand complex legal issues, and provide strategic advice
* Natural leadership, management and influencing skills, with the ability to assess and understand complex legal issues, build trusted relationships with stakeholders and maintain probity and professional standards at all times
* Exceptional writing and communication skills, with the ability to deliver succinct presentations or advice to senior leaders and wider organisation
Interviews
Stage 1: A Place to Connect — A 45 minute interview with the hiring manager to learn about the role and team, and for them to understand your experience and goals. Planned date: 25th September via Teams.
Stage 2: A Place to Show Your Strengths — Deliver a presentation to the panel and complete a final interview focusing on applying knowledge to real-life situations. You will be asked to complete a Congruity Questionnaire in advance. Planned dates: 3rd October (Peterborough) or 6th October (Bradford).
They aim to make the process clear, supportive, and valuable — a place where you feel informed and confident at every step.
Benefits & Additional Information
They offer 28 days of holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time), with options to purchase more; access to an online GP, gym discounts, and a dedicated day to volunteer for a cause that matters to you. Pension schemes include Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit through salary sacrifice. Life assurance is provided at three times your salary. If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of their recruitment process, please let them know and they will ensure requirements are met.
Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Roles may be interviewed and concluded prior to the closing date if the volume of applications is high. You must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK; they do not currently hold a sponsorship license.
Recruitment Agencies: They work exclusively with partners on their PSL and do not accept unsolicited CVs or approaches from agencies for this role.
Related experience may include: Head of Legal Services, Legal Director, General Counsel, Senior Legal Counsel, In-house Legal Lead, Legal Department Head, Commercial Law, Regulatory Compliance, Contract Law, Corporate Governance, Social Housing Law, Housing Regulation, Legal Risk Management, Legal Advisory, Legal Strategy, Statutory Compliance.
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