Head of Legal

Head of Legal
Birmingham, West Midlands

About Our Client

Set up under the Gambling Act 2005, our client is committed to safeguarding the public against any detrimental impact brought about by gambling. They do this by keeping crime out, protecting children and vulnerable people and ensuring the commercial gambling industry is run fairly and openly. They work with the legal system, the public health system, community groups and the industry itself to understand how they can protect the interests of as many people as possible, as effectively as possible.

Our client is currently looking for a Head of Legal to join them in Birmingham and provide legal advice to the Commission on its powers.

The Benefits

- Salary of c£78,000 per annum
- Civil service pension
- Flexible working
- 26 days holiday
- Option to buy up to five days extra annual leave
- Additional benefits

Joining our client means joining a dynamic, high profile sector and being at the cutting edge of regulation, where the work you do has a real impact on peoples lives. It also means joining an organisation that is inclusive, that respects work-life balance and is completely dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential.

Whether thats through flexible working, really understanding how you work best or exposing you to real opportunities to challenge yourself, if youre passionate about making your mark on the industry and on society, then they will help you do that.

The Role

As the Head of Legal, you will oversee our clients in-house legal function and provide advice to their organisation, enabling them to overcome challenges and become more effective.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will oversee complex and varied caseloads, which will include administrative and public law, regulatory and gambling law, data protection, prosecutions under the Gambling Act 2005 and National lottery matters.

Leading the Legal team, you will:

- Recruit, develop and coach employees and help to create a fantastic work environment
- Represent the Commission at key meetings and senior-level stakeholder events
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement

About You

To join our client as their Head of Legal, you will need:

- To be a qualified solicitor, barrister or equivalent at a senior/partner level with a minimum of six years post-qualified experience
- Experience of public law, an interest in gambling law, sympathy with the three licensing objectives of the Gambling Act 2005 and the ability to provide legal advice across a wide range of topics
- Proven team leadership skills and the ability to support, motivate and develop staff and contribute to the corporate leadership of the Commission

Experience in any of the following areas would be beneficial to your application: regulatory law matters, advising on the conduct of prosecutions, freedom of information and data protection, or contract law and procurement issues.

Other organisations may call this role Head of Legal Services, Senior Legal Manager, Senior Legal Services Manager, Partner, or Legal Counsel.

The closing date for applications is the 22nd February 2020, with interviews scheduled to be held on the 13th and 20th March 2020.

Our client reserves the right to change the closing date depending on the number of responses received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered in the selection process.

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