Head of Legal

Head of LegalLocation: Lancashire Salary: £45,000 - £50,000Working arrangement: In office Monday to Friday ( 36 hours per week) Overview and Opportunity:Achieve Professionals have partnered with a leading UK business broker who are looking for an individual to lead their in house legal team. The Role:Manage and resolve contractual disputes and claims with clients, including issues relating to engagement terms, fees and service delivery.Assess legal risk and commercial merit in disputes, providing pragmatic, solution-focused advice aligned with business objectives.Draft, review and negotiate settlement agreements, waivers and other dispute resolution documentation.Lead on pre-action correspondence, letters before claim, and all dispute-related legal communications.Oversee the progression of claims and disputes, including instructing and managing external counsel where required.Own, maintain and continuously improve the organisation''s standard terms and conditions and client engagement contracts.Advise on, review and negotiate contractual variations and bespoke client clauses, balancing legal risk with commercial priorities.Provide day-to-day legal support and clear, commercially focused advice to senior leadership and operational teams on contractual matters.Develop and maintain internal legal guidance, templates and processes to ensure consistency and efficiency across the business.Support compliance and risk management by tracking dispute trends, maintaining accurate ..... full job details .....