Head of Legal Services

Incommunities

. Oversee all legal activity and organisational legal spend, ensuring value for money and high-quality service from internal and external lawyers .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeBradford • United KingdomLead💰 £90,236 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise with a focus on contract law, corporate law, and risk management, while effectively overseeing legal teams and managing relationships with partner law firms. Proven ability to provide strategic legal advice to senior leadership and ensure compliance with legal frameworks.

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Qualified Lawyer7 Years PQE in Contract LawLegal Risk ManagementBusiness Management ExperienceLeadership and Diplomacy Skills

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingLegal Document NegotiationLegal Principles UnderstandingRisk MitigationPerformance Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationMotivational LeadershipDiplomacy

Certifications & Qualifications

Right to Practice LawBasic DBS Check

Industry Keywords

Corporate LawCharity LawCommercial LawContract LawHousing Law

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee all legal activity and organisational legal spend, ensuring value for money and high-quality service from internal and external lawyers
Oversee internal litigation and property legal teams and manage their budgets
Manage relationships with partner law firms through quarterly review meetings
Ensure partner firms provide high-quality service within engagement terms and optimise added-value services
Provide monthly progress reports to the Executive Management Team
Escalate relevant legal risks and issues and present to the Executive Management Team and Board when required
Advise Executives, Directors, and Senior Leaders on legal matters
Draft, negotiate, and vet contracts, legal documents, and agreements
Establish a legal framework and bespoke legal training programme to mitigate key risks
Manage strategic and operational legal risks within established risk tolerance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solicitor, barrister or equivalent qualified lawyer with substantial post-qualification experience, including a minimum of 7 years PQE in contract law
Right to practice law in your jurisdiction
In-depth legal expertise and understanding of legal principles and practices
Specific knowledge in at least one of Corporate, Charity, Commercial, or Contract law
Proficient senior-level Business Management experience
Capacity to attain enhanced cost-effectiveness and achieve economies of scale
Experience in business planning, performance management, and value
Strong leadership and diplomacy skills
Ability to motivate others to achieve service objectives
Ability to collaborate successfully with senior leaders and Directors
Housing law knowledge is desirable
Right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available
Successful candidate must complete a basic DBS check as part of pre-employment criminal conviction checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Social Housing Pension Scheme with up-to 10% employer contribution
28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
Option to buy and sell annual leave
Training, development, and qualification opportunities
Exclusive access to discounts and savings at over 800 retailers through Our Hub
Corporate health scheme membership
Hybrid working with 2 days in the office per week
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Local gym membership discounts
Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders
Mindful Employer commitment to mental health and wellbeing
‘Committed’ Menopause Friendly Accreditation