An excellent opportunity has arisen to work for our established client who are based in Reading as the Head of Legal Services. You will be accountable for the delivery and results of the in-house legal services as well as having oversight of the in-house procurement team.
Location: Glasgow, hybrid working available with a minimum of 2 days in the office
Working Hours: Mon - Fri, 9am - 5.30pm
Salary: Will be dependant on experience
A generous benefits package is also on offer Your role as Head of Legal Services will be to:
Provide management, training and development of the legal team ensuring an effective and motivated team
Define and execute a service improvement road map with buy in from key stakeholders across the business to support the successful delivery of the business strategy
To develop strong relationships between the Legal team and its customers (internally and externally) evidenced by positive feedback and full utilisation
Prepare, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts and documentation to assist and support various business activities, ensuring compliance with statutory and legal requirements
To identify the need when to engage with external legal advisors on such matters as new commercial ventures, complex client negotiations and property leases and employment and contractor related issues
Provide and interpret legal information, conduct training and disseminate appropriate legal advice to stakeholders as required ensuring it is understood
Deal with miscellaneous ad-hoc legal queries as required
Actively monitor developments in the market impacting the companies' services and develop value adding commercial relationships between the company and its client's legal services stakeholders
Lead on the negotiation and execution of client and supplier contracts
Ensure alignment between the companies' client and supplier contracts in terms of risk management
Oversight of the businesses insurance portfolio and ensure that this is aligned to commercial risks and client requirements. Experience and skills required for the Head of Legal Services:
A service-oriented individual with previous experience of managing a legal team focussed on and driven by developing a small highly effective team of individuals
Excellent relationship management and communication skills necessary for interaction with internal and external customers.
Knowledge of, and experience in contract negotiation, preparation and administration
Proven track record of providing accurate and effective legal counsel
A sound working knowledge in commercial contract law
Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure to tight deadlines
A qualified solicitor with a strong knowledge of contractual law For more information, please contact Julie Harding on (phone number removed)