An opportunity for an experienced Solicitor to join a non-departmental public body (NDPB) which funds projects and activities that transform communities. This is a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract for the role of Legal Manager.
As the Legal Manager, you will report to the Head of Legal Services and manage a team of 5 professionals. Your responsibilities include overseeing compliance processes, legal policies, legal projects, procurement, and risk strategies. You will focus on high-value, high-risk, and complex legal projects, and build relationships with organizational leaders and external stakeholders, including government entities and other NDPBs.
Candidates must be UK qualified solicitors, barristers, or equivalent, with at least seven years of relevant experience. Prior management experience, excellent commercial acumen, and negotiation skills are required. Experience working within a similar public body or the public sector is highly desirable.
Successful applicants will receive a competitive salary, a generous holiday allowance, and a civil service pension scheme. The organization supports a hybrid working policy, requiring a few days in the office each month.
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