Contract Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full time
Working Hours
35 hours per week
Salary
£70,000 - £80,000 for Birmingham and Cardiff, and £77,000 - £88,000 for London (depending on knowledge, skills and experience)
Location Options
Hybrid - home based and Birmingham, Hybrid - home based and Cardiff, Hybrid - home based and London, Old Broad Street
Function Type
Legal
We are looking for an accomplished lawyer and experienced people manager, to lead our General Counsel Advice Team.

The General Counsel Advice Team is part of the General Counsel Directorate of the SRA. The Directorate plays a key role in driving forward strategic regulatory reform of the legal services market to meet the SRA’s objectives, providing sound advice on legislative interpretation and reform.
As Head of Legal - General Counsel Advice Team, you will be responsible for the successful direction and management of the team responsible for providing high quality legal advice and support to the SRA on areas of policy development, governance, HR, procurement and compliance issues. You will be called upon regularly to provide advice on high profile novel areas and will be comfortable responding at pace and with consideration. The role gives you the opportunity to work independently and support work in evolving and high-profile areas of work, for example our Consumer Protection Review. Read more about hot topics for the SRA currently here.
This is a position where you will be able to demonstrate your leadership and stakeholder management skills, along with your legal acumen and expertise.