Head of Legal Practice
Location
Newham, London (with some flexibility for remote working)
Hours
Salary
NJC for Local Government Scale Point 37 (£52,269) – Point 40 (£55,353)
Description
We are a newly formed organisation (newhamcommunitylawproject.org.uk), aiming to launch our legal service in the summer of 2026. This will be our first appointment and will be a key role, helping to shape all aspects of our service. Our Strategic Plan sets out our aim to employ a second solicitor and operational support by the end of 2026. We will also be applying for a legal aid contract. Our longer-term aim is to transition to Newham Community Law Centre, expanding into other areas of law, and possibly recruiting a CEO in the future.
The post holder will be accountable to the Trustee Board and directly supervised by the Chair. They will also work closely with the Treasurer on all financial matters. As we are a start-up, role functions may vary as the organisation expands. We have also budgeted for external mentoring support for this role in the first year.
Purpose
- To manage the legal practice at NCLP and ensure that the local community benefits from high-quality specialist legal advice.
- To ensure that NCLP provides consistently high-quality legal services across the range of its activities, and to assist the Board to ensure NCLP’s development.
- To assist the Board to set the strategic goals of the organisation and to implement the business plan.
- As the Immigration Solicitor, to provide advice and representation on immigration and asylum matters, and maintain Legal Aid Agency Supervisor status.