Head of Corporate (Legal) (Ref 26-102)
Company: Cleveland Police
Salary: £74,046 to £86,019 a year, pro rata
Hours: Part-time
Location: Middlesbrough
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 30 Oct 2026
Closing date: 19 Nov 2026
This is a role for an exceptional leader who combines deep legal expertise with strong commercial awareness, strategic thinking and a genuine passion for developing people.
Essential requirements
- Lead and manage a team of Lawyers and Paralegals, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, responsive and professional legal service.
- Act as the accountable lead for regulatory compliance, professional standards and legal expertise across the corporate portfolio.
- Provide specialist legal advice to senior leaders including Chief Officers, Directors, Police and Crime Commissioners, Mayoral offices and other key stakeholders.
- Support and deputise for the Deputy Director of Legal Services as required.
- Oversee complex, high-profile and sensitive legal matters, ensuring effective risk management and quality assurance.
- Contribute to the strategic direction, business planning, resourcing and performance management of Legal Services.
- Drive continuous improvement, innovation and service excellence across the function.
- Manage budgets, resources and external legal expenditure, ensuring best value principles are applied.
- Build strong partnerships with stakeholders across the collaboration and represent Legal Services at local, regional and national forums.
- Foster an inclusive, supportive and high-performing culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, professional development and continuous learning.
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