Principal Legal Services Manager

About You
Attention Legal Eagles! Are you a seasoned lawyer ready for a thrilling new challenge?
We’ve got just the opportunity for you!
 
Join us as a Principal Legal Services Manager in an executive non-departmental public body.

This is your chance to progress and be supported in your career in our tight-knit yet bustling Legal and Records team.
Your focus? Our Inland Salinity Programme.

But that’s not all.

You’ll be our guiding light in navigating complex legal terrains, providing advice on:
Property transactions, including land sales, complex leases, and land development deals
Licensing
Commercial law
Procurement
Planning

About The Role
This is a hybrid role, balancing remote work with office attendance as needed.
What’s in it for you? You’ll be our go-to expert in one or more of the above areas, helping us make informed decisions.

You’ll collaborate closely with the Head, other lawyers, and internal teams on some truly exciting projects.

Your excellent communication skills and ability for solving complex issues will be invaluable.
Why join us? We’re all about fostering a friendly and supportive work environment where everyone feels valued and appreciated.

We offer mentoring and coaching opportunities to help our colleagues grow both personally and professionally.
We’re on the hunt for an experienced qualified lawyer who’s ready to take on a new challenge and make a real difference.

If you’re passionate about law, eager to expand your knowledge, and keen to contribute to the success of the Coal Authority, we want to hear from you!
 
Join us and be part of a team that’s making a better future for people and the environment in mining areas.

With us, every day is different, every day is rewarding.

So why wait? Take the leap and apply now!
 
We don’t expect candidates to meet every single desired qualification.

If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
 
To find out more about the role, take a look at the job description.
 
Role location: Hybrid working (on average 2 days working out of our Mansfield office)
 
Schedule:

Application closing date: 26th August 2024
Sifting date: w/c 26th August 2024
Interviews: 12th and 13th September 2024
(If you are unavailable on these interview dates, please make us aware and we will look at alternative dates)
Security:
Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.

About The Coal Authority
Our benefits:

• A cutting-edge pension scheme with an impressive employer contribution rate of approximately 28.97%.
• Experience our values-based recognition scheme that celebrates your contributions.
• Flexibility in working patterns, whether it's full-time, part-time, or compressed hours.
• Embrace flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs.
• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance of 27.5 days annually, plus the flexibility to add 6 extra days to that, alongside 8 public holidays.
• Benefit from a comprehensive parental leave policy with 26 weeks of full pay (subject to eligibility).
• Get support to further your professional qualifications and payment for one annual professional subscription.
• Access a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being.
• Unlock exclusive employee discounts
• Ensure your well-being with an annual health check and receive £15 monthly towards well-being activities.
• Enjoy the convenience of on-site free parking, along with complimentary tea, coffee, and soft drinks at our Mansfield office.