Head of Legal Services

1 month ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom HISTORIC ENGLAND Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Legal to join our team at Historic England. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for leading the provision of legal services to support our mission to champion historic places and promote their value and care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the legal team to provide proactive, commercial, and pragmatic legal advice to support the delivery of our business objectives.
  • Work closely with the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary and the Head of Legal (English Heritage) to ensure effective collaboration and coordination.
  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance the reputation of the Historic England legal team.
  • Manage and develop the skills of the legal team to ensure they have the necessary expertise to support our business needs.
Requirements
  • Proven experience in leading a legal team and managing complex legal projects.
  • Expertise in various areas of law, including commercial law, contract law, and employment law.
  • Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous pension scheme, 28 days' holiday, and opportunities for professional development. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and from underrepresented groups.

We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the job with you. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and supportive of all employees.

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