Head of legal Work, Jobs in Scotland (with Salaries)

Head of Legal Services
Police Scotland —Glasgow
- £111,164 - £120,906 a year
- Bachelor's degree
- Leadership
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Head of HSE
JamesFisher —Glasgow
- Travel
- Leadership
- Communication skills
8d
Estates Manager
Auchrannie Resort —Isle Of Arran
- Up to £55,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Leadership
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Head of Sales, Northern Europe
Renewable Energy Systems Limited —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Head of Legal - 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Trainline —Edinburgh
- £110,000 - £120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
Head of Interface Pathway Development and Change
NHS Scotland —Kirkcaldy
- £90,808 - £97,338 a year
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Negotiation
3d
Head of Ending Migrant Homelessness
Simon Community Scotland —Glasgow
- £47,567 - £55,817 a year
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
8d
Head of Facilities
School Talent —Edinburgh
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
4d
Senior Fundraising Manager
The Glasgow Academy —Scotland
- £45,000 - £52,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- CRM software
- Communication skills
- School
8d
Head of Corporate Communications & External Affairs
Highland Spring Group —Blackford
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Leadership
- Sick pay
Quick apply
Secretarial Administrator
Scottish Legal Aid Board —Scotland
- From £33,710 a year
- Temporary
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Head of School, Balivanich Primary School (1368)
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar —Isle Of Benbecula
- £74,277 - £77,151 a year
- School
10d
Lawyer
Ministry of Justice —Glasgow
- £50,001 - £60,001 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
3d
Senior Sales Manager, Northern Europe
Renewable Energy Systems Limited —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Head of Procurement
FWB —St. Andrews
- Full-time
- Contracts
- IT
- Leadership
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
2d
Co-Managing Director – UK & Ireland
BayWa r.e. —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Management
- Engineering
- English
- Employee assistance programme
Lawyer
Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority —Glasgow
- £58,511 - £65,329 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
3d
Paralegal
Historic Environment Scotland —Edinburgh
- From £34,721 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
10d
Legal Counsel, Financing UK, LEGAL – Vice President
BNP Paribas —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- English
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Scrutiny Officer (Climate Change)
Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) —Edinburgh
- £49,401 - £59,152 a year
12d

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Head of Legal Services

Police Scotland -
Glasgow

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Job details

Permanent
£111,164 - £120,906 a year

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Practising Certificate
Law
Bachelor's degree
Legal drafting
Leadership
Negotiation

Full job description

Head of Legal Services to provide strategic leadership and oversight for the effective delivery of the service's legal function. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead a multi-disciplinary team of solicitors and staff across litigation, operational policing support, and corporate governance at a national scale.

As a key senior leader, you will set direction, strengthen operational delivery, and provide expert counsel and strategic legal advice to the Chief Constable, Senior Management Team, and the Scottish Police Authority (SPA). We are looking for a visionary legal professional to drive the continuous improvement of our legal services, support complex organisational risk management, and shape how legal activity reinforces our core values of integrity, fairness, respect, and human rights.

This is a unique opportunity to bring your legal expertise to a complex, high-impact public service organisation. If you are an experienced solicitor with a passion for leadership and transformation, this is a rewarding and impactful role in which to leave your mark while helping to keep people safe.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Legal Leadership and Direction

Initiate and direct the delivery of high-quality legal services across both operational and corporate functions, ensuring alignment with policing plans, governance arrangements, and organisational priorities.
Provide specific, specialist legal advice to the Chief Constable and Executive Team on matters of operational policing, contractual agreements, and complex or high-profile legal issues.

Litigation and Representation

Oversee and monitor the work of an in-house team of solicitors to provide a comprehensive litigation and advice service, representing the Chief Constable and the SPA in the Scottish Courts and Tribunals.
Manage and evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness, and value for money of all claims and legal services provided by external third-party solicitors and counsel.

Corporate Governance and Risk Management

Attend SPA meetings as the Chief Constable's in-house lawyer, assessing the legal implications of corporate reports and providing dedicated support for major projects, property conveyancing, and contract documents.
Manage and assess legal risk across all areas of managerial responsibility, ensuring compliance and the delivery of Best Value for the legal services department.

Team Management and Professional Development

Direct workload distribution, performance management, and the PDR process for Legal Services staff while overseeing departmental budget preparation.
Ensure compliance with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) obligations and lead the selection, employment, and training of department personnel.

It is expected that you shall:

Be educated to LLB Degree level (Bachelor of Laws) and hold a current, unrestricted Practising Certificate from the Law Society of Scotland.
Possess significant post-qualifying experience as a Scottish solicitor, with proven achievements managing legal work of a complex or important nature at a senior level.
Demonstrate effective managerial and supervisory skills, with a track record of leading a team of solicitors and overseeing departmental performance.
Exhibit exceptional negotiating, drafting, and advocacy skills, with significant experience regarding practice and procedure in the Scottish Civil Courts and Tribunals.
Be available on an on-call basis (24-hour) as and when required to provide urgent legal advice and respond to court Caveats.
Understand that this is a politically restricted post, meaning you may not engage in political activity.

Why join us?

Competitive salary with annual increments
Full-time or part-time shift patterns
28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays (increases with service)
Local government pension scheme for long-term security
Ongoing training to develop your skills and maintain CPD compliance
Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment
Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network

Every role in Police Scotland plays a part in Keeping People Safe.

This is an opportunity to join a national organisation serving communities across Scotland, where integrity, fairness and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

Police Scotland serves over 5 million people across Scotland’s cities, towns, rural and island communities.

Our 2030 vision is for safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce. We are committed to equality, human rights and building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

You should have been resident in the UK for a minimum of five years immediately prior to application for this role

Currently Police Scotland have guidance in place that allows appropriate roles to be operated on an agile basis, should you have an interest in working more flexibly then we would encourage your application.

In accordance with the Police and Fire Reform [Scotland] Act 2012, this post has been designated as politically restricted or sensitive. Please contact the Talent Acquisition team for further information and guidance if required.

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