Head of Legal Department

6 months ago

Glasgow, United Kingdom Huntswood Scotland Limited Full time

**HEAD OF LEGAL SERVICES**

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Legal Services to join us in our Glasgow HQ.

The Head of Legal Services is accountable for the delivery and results of our in-house legal services as well as having oversight of the in-house procurement team.

The job holder will provide management to the legal service team, ensuring the team deliver a high quality service to the business and technical expertise across all governance issues, including embedding best practice throughout the organisation. The role also includes the oversight of the procurement activities, thus ensuring we have a one stop.

The successful Head of Legal Services will:

- 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
- 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
- Actively monitor developments in the market impacting Huntswood's services and develop value
- Lead on the negotiation and execution of client and supplier contracts
- Ensure alignment between Huntswood's client and supplier contracts in terms of risk management
- Oversight of Huntswood's insurance portfolio and ensure that this is aligned to commercial risks and client requirements
- Ensuring the Huntswood Procurement process is driven by a pragmatic risk based approach, with a clear focus on ensuring we have an appropriate supply chain

**BENEFITS**
- Competitive Salary
- A generous bonus scheme
- Take advantage of our flexible benefit scheme so that you pick what works for you including Gym Membership, Season Ticket Loan & Cycle to Work Scheme
- Look after your future with our company pension scheme.
- Dedicated employee assistance programme (EAP) with access to support with a range of topics, such as debt advice, financial wellbeing & health.
- Optional benefits include Private Medical insurance, Travel Insurance & Dental Insurance + more for you and your family
- Flex Holidays - You can buy up to 3 additional days holiday per year.
- Dedicated employee assistance programme (EAP) with access to support with a range of topics, such as debt advice, financial wellbeing & health.
- Mentorship program to grow and develop within the company.

To work with, Huntswood's employees are described as dependable, driven and collaborative. The job holder should be able to demonstrate they are;
- Confidential, reliable and genuine
- Dynamic, passionate and determined
- Friendly, compassionate and cooperative

"It's not just about what we do, but the way we do it. And it's our values that make us special."

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Glasgow, G1 2RX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Head of Legal: 1 year (preferred)
- Legal Services: 1 year (preferred)
- BPO: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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