Legal Director - Retail

We are seeking a Legal Director to lead our Retail and Consumers legal team, providing strategic leadership and expert legal advice to support Ofgem's priorities. The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor or barrister with extensive senior-level legal experience, preferably in a regulatory or public sector context. You will have a strong track record of leading large legal teams and providing effective legal leadership. Key responsibilities include: Providing strategic direction and leadership to the Retail and Consumers legal team Advising on complex public law issues in a regulatory context Managing and mitigating legal risks to support Ofgem's priorities Building and maintaining strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including Directors, Directors General, and external partners Contributing to the development of Ofgem's strategic programmes and representing the organisation across government, regulatory networks, and the energy sector In return, we offer a competitive salary of £120,000 - £130,000 per year, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to contribute to Ofgem's ambitious targets, including establishing a Net Zero energy system by 2050. Key Accountabilities: Accountable for the delivery of high-quality legal services in their team to ensure successful delivery of Ofgem's priorities in line with PACT and the Multi Year Strategy. Analyse and manage all aspects of legal risk to ensure Ofgem makes the most effective use of its legal powers for the benefit of consumers. Lead large legal teams, empowering individuals and making decisions within specific areas of responsibility as well as collectively in the GC leadership team. Operate with regularity and propriety in line with public sector duties and associated Civil Service codes of conduct, including duties in managing public finance. Promote and practise equality and fairness across the organisation, role modelling exceptional behaviours and leadership. Provide clear strategic direction, defining priorities across the legal and governance function. As a member of the GC Leadership team, contribute effectively to legal leadership in Ofgem. As a member of the Director cadre of Ofgem, demonstrate an inclusive and engaging style of leadership internally and externally, promoting Ofgem as a great place to work. Represent Ofgem externally, principally on legal matters, and manage Ofgem’s relationship with relevant stakeholders. Prioritise resources to the highest priority or highest risk matters and be accountable for those decisions as well as on legal matters and ensure robust decision-making frameworks across Ofgem. Key Corporate Responsibilities: Contribute to development of Ofgem’s strategic programmes and partner with senior leadership teams to deliver them. Represent Ofgem across Government, UK regulatory networks and the energy sector. Lead the portfolio in line with Ofgem’s operating model, supporting strategic workforce planning and flexible deployment decisions to meet strategic priorities. Support Ofgem’s Professions model, providing professional mentoring, development, leadership and thought across the role holder’s relevant professional disciplines. Key Stakeholder Relationships: Directors, Directors General and senior leaders across the organisation Government, in particular DESNZ Energy sector stakeholders and other thought leaders Consumer bodies and Non-Governmental Organisations Job Data by YubHub .