Head of Legal Services needed in Bury Paying £500 per day ref 000A BAAC / 1
Full time hours on a temporarybasis
1. Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Governance
* Act as deputy to the General Counsel/Company Secretary; attend Board and Executive meetings and provide authoritative legal guidance.
* Manage and/or investigate conduct and compliance matters; advise on codes, protocols and constitutional/governance issues.
* Draft, review and present clear reports and legal input for executive and board papers.
Service Delivery & Quality
* Ensure the business and its stakeholders receive robust legal advice, assistance and representation (including advocacy where appropriate).
* Maintain compliance with professional and regulatory standards (e.g., SRA) and relevant quality frameworks; uphold internal policies and discipline standards.
* Review and enhance procedures, workflows and systems; set SLAs and performance metrics; evaluate outcomes and implement improvements.
People & Operations
2. Lead recruitment, training, CPD and performance management for the legal team.
3. Oversee resource planning, leave and flexible working in line with HR policy.
4. Promote the legal function, prepare service plans and manage panel firms/outsourced ...