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Interim Head of Legal
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 500 - 520 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Nationwide
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Interim Head of Legal - Housing Sector
Location: Hybrid (mainly remote but occasional travel to offices nationally)
Contract Type: Interim - 3-month initial contract
Rate: £500 per day inside IR35 (via Umbrella)
Are you an experienced legal professional with a passion for making a difference? Our client, a leading organisation in the housing sector, is seeking an Interim Head of Legal to join their team and help create moments that matter for their customers. If you believe in exceptional service and are ready to support a culture where every voice is heard, this role is for you!
About the Role:
As the Interim Head of Legal, you will be at the forefront of providing robust legal advice and oversight to the organisation. You will lead a talented Legal Team, ensuring that legal compliance and exceptional service delivery are at the heart of everything we do. Your expertise will contribute to building safe, secure communities where individuals feel valued and empowered.
Key Responsibilities:
Legal Counsel: Serve as the senior legal advisor, tackling complex legal cases and contractual matters.
External Legal Framework: Proactively manage relationships with external legal providers, ensuring effective collaboration and monitoring budget spend.
Collaboration: Work alongside senior leaders to hold stakeholders accountable for legal requirements, providing training and support to internal teams.
Training: Develop and deliver a bespoke legal training programme to mitigate key organisational risks.
Risk Management: Identify and manage strategic and operational legal risks, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy.
Legal Compliance: Lead efforts to ensure legal compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Budget Management: Oversee budget controls, ensuring legal activity remains within financial constraints.
Performance Management: Drive a performance-focused culture within the team, setting clear objectives and KPIs.
Reporting: Communicate key legal matters to the Senior Leadership Team, simplifying complex issues for various audiences.
Probity and Standards: Assist in creating a culture of ethical leadership and high professional standards across the organisation.
Who You Are:
Qualified Lawyer: You hold a Solicitor, Barrister, or equivalent qualification with a minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience.
Sector Experience: You have extensive experience in a regulated sector, ideally within social housing or property law.
Strategic Thinker: You possess a strategic mindset with a knack for performance management and value creation.
Exceptional Communicator: Your writing and presentation skills are top-notch, enabling you to convey complex legal matters with clarity.
Natural Leader: You inspire and influence others, building trusted relationships while maintaining high standards of professionalism.
What's in it for You?
Join a collaborative team that puts customers at the heart of all decisions.
Contribute to a meaningful mission of delivering affordable homes and building better futures.
Work in a flexible and agile environment that prioritises both organisational goals and personal development.
If you're ready to step into a role where your legal expertise can truly impact lives and communities, we want to hear from you!
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