The Role
This role will provide essential support for Transport for Wales (TfW)'s legal needs, advising across all areas of law (excluding property law) with an emphasis on commercial law and managing any external legal resource required to support such matters.
Role Responsibilities
- Support the Head of Legal and Insurance on larger, complex matters through co‑ordinating external legal support and handling a varied casework of legal matters (commercial law, litigation, procurement, construction, environmental, planning, health and safety, public and regulatory law) to ensure the business is appropriately advised and risks are minimised.
- Act as a strategic business partner and collaborate with colleagues across the business, including participating in cross‑functional project teams, to deliver strategic priorities.
- Assist managers and directors with risk identification and mitigation by providing guidance and acting as a subject matter expert.
- Deliver legal training to internal and external stakeholders through workshops and seminars to build legal awareness within the business.
- Maintain relationships with third‑party legal advisors, ensuring high service quality and effective contract management.
- Continuously engage with internal and external stakeholders to develop a deep understanding of statutory limitations, organisational strategies and commercial drivers.
- Advise TfW on legal matters within their statutory frameworks and interests, providing fully considered advice and recommendations.
- Deputise for the Head of Legal and Insurance during absences and perform other duties as required to support the organisation and minimise risk.
- Act as the first and primary contact for stakeholders on a day‑to‑day basis, providing commercially focused legal advice to minimise risk and ensure accurate, consistent information.
- Maintain matters in good organisational shape and in accordance with agreed quality and service levels.
Who We're Looking For
- A Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or equivalent legal professional with demonstrable post‑qualification experience in commercial law as well as in litigation, procurement, construction, environmental, health and safety, or planning.
- Experienced in making independent decisions while managing a caseload with minimal supervision, providing high‑quality service in a busy environment.
- Proficient in analysing and applying legal principles to provide technically sound advice and commercial strategies for complex matters.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to interrogate law and factual data to identify root causes.
- Skilled at collating information to develop insights and approaches that answer business questions.
- Proven experience engaging with and influencing stakeholders across all business levels, from executive to frontline staff.
- Proactive in identifying issues and diagnosing solutions in a professional setting.
Welsh Language Skills
While not essential, Welsh language skills would be advantageous for this role.
Equal Opportunities
Transport for Wales is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate and embrace differences, ensuring a workforce that represents Wales, and we encourage talented individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
