Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsResponsible for the high-quality legal investigations for all FTP cases.Support the Executive Director, LegalAbout Our ClientMy client is the UK regulator for one of the big medical professionsJob DescriptionLead the delivery of legal investigation and presentation services on behalf of the organisation, managing the internal and external teams (two legal providers) to deliver substantive presentation, resumed and interim order casesEnsure for all three teams that the team meet quality, timeliness, and value for money targets, implementing appropriate review and control metricsCreate and lead a presentation management team to support the function, and create a culture of learning and continuous improvementImplement a system of risk management, mitigating and escalating risks as appropriate. Ensure that learning is captured and implemented across the teamManage a multi-million-pound budget, set and deliver targets to ensure value for money from cases, taking strategic decisions regarding allocation criteria.Work in partnership with the Executive Director, Regulation and their management team to understand fluctuating operational issues, flexing resource and managing and escalating risk as appropriate, to ensure that the organisations statutory objectives continue to be deliveredWork in partnership with the Executive Director, Legal and Governance and Senior Counsel and Head of ILAS to manage High Court appeals or Judicial Reviews. Take the lead on briefing the Chief Executive and Registrar and non-statutory committees as appropriate.Develop productive professional relationships with defence organisations, external legal providers and other professional organisations in order to ensure the efficient management of cases including consultation on projects and initiatives, where appropriateMaintain productive relationships with internal stakeholders and provide expertise to projects and strategic workstreams across the organisation.Significantly contribute to the leadership of the Legal and Governance Directorate including proposing and implementing strategically aligned projects and ensuring that the teams of the Directorate work constructively and cooperatively.Prepare and present business cases and supporting documents to the EMT and Council (or its Committees) as required ensuring delivery on time and within budgetThe Successful ApplicantA qualified and practising solicitor or barrister or ILEX qualified.Extensive knowledge of regulatory or criminal law and best practice.Extensive experience of successfully leading and developing a high performing team of lawyers and support staff responsible for delivering high quality, timely civil, criminal or regulatory casework at best value.Able to set clear expectations and targets in relation to performance and promptly tackle poor performance issues.Experience of managing a large and complex budget, including identifying and implementing initiatives to improve value for money.Experience of building and maintaining productive working relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders including defence organisations, external legal firms and heads of Chambers.What's on OfferSalary between £82,800 - £102,100, depending on experience.ContactMartin TurnerQuote job refJN-102024-6576489Phone number+44 207 269 2220Job summaryJob functionLegalSubsectorLitigationSectorNot For ProfitLocationBirminghamContract typePermanentConsultant nameMartin TurnerConsultant phone+44 207 269 2220Job referenceJN-102024-6576489
