As Head of Legal, you will lead our in-house Legal Department within the Policy Directorate, ensuring the NFU receives trusted, timely and high-quality advice across domestic and European law. You will also be responsible for leading the team that supports our highly valued Legal Assistance Scheme, which provides financial support and professional guidance to members facing legal challenges affecting their businesses. In this senior role, you will:

Provide authoritative legal guidance to Officeholders, Boards, employees and our nationwide membership.
Represent the NFU's legal position to senior external stakeholders.
Lead both the Legal Affairs Team and the Legal Assistance Scheme Team, ensuring services are effective and aligned with NFU objectives.
Strengthen the NFU's governance, compliance and risk management frameworks.
Support wider policy development, helping shape the laws and regulations that impact British farming.

Company car or car allowance
30 days' annual leave + bank holidays + 1 additional company day
Private health insurance
Buy/sell up to 5 days' annual leave
Company-funded health cash plan
Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity, shared parental leave)
Performance-related pay
Competitive pension and life assurance
Interest-free loans (car, bike, season ticket, driving lessons)
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounts on vehicles, holiday rentals, wellbeing products and more
Modern office environment with on-site restaurant and free parking

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