Head of legal jobs in DarlingtonCreate job alerts

Sommelier Location: Rockliffe Hall, Darlington Salary: £28,000-£30,000 per annum Hours: Fulltime - 45 hours per week Reports To: Restaurant Manager and Food & Beverage Manager Job Purpose: The Sommelier is a guest‑facing specialist role, responsible for delivering exceptional wine service within one of the resort’s signature dining venues. Working closely with the Head Sommelier and the restaurant’s front‑of‑house team, this position plays a key role in elevating the dining experience through knowledgeable, engaging, and polished interaction. Focused on wine guidance, pairing recommendations, and refined service, the Sommelier ensures every guest interaction reflects the luxury standards and hospitality values of Rockliffe. Acting as an ambassador for wine service excellence within the venue, you will support seamless floor operations, enhance guest enjoyment, and contribute to a distinctive and memorable dining experience. Key Responsibilities of the Sommelier: • Deliver refined, polished wine service throughout all service periods within the restaurant, • Guide guests confidently through wine selections, adapting recommendations to individual preferences and levels of wine knowledge, • Ensure wine service complements service pacing, enhancing the dining experience without disruption, • Uphold the highest standards of wine presentation, etiquette, timing, and attention to detail, • Act as the wine service specialist on the restaurant floor, supporting seamless front‑of‑house operations, • Work collaboratively with management, service teams, and the kitchen to ensure a smooth and cohesive guest journey, • Maintain a visible, professional presence on the floor, engaging naturally with guests during service, • Lead by example in professionalism, composure, and service style, particularly during busy or high‑profile services, • Support and guide team members with wine knowledge, service techniques, and guest engagement, • Handle guest questions and feedback with confidence, clarity, and discretion, • Ensure responsible alcohol service and full compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene standards, • Maintain exemplary standards of personal presentation, grooming, and uniform at all times About Us: Set within a 375-acre estate on the banks of the River Tees, Rockliffe Hall is a five-star resort that blends heritage, luxury and natural beauty. Located in the quiet village of Hurworth, in the heart of the Tees Valley and close to the borders of County Durham and North Yorkshire, it offers a peaceful countryside setting with exceptional facilities. Surrounded by sweeping views and beautifully kept gardens, the resort features elegant bedrooms and a sense of quiet luxury, shaped by a warm northern spirit. Guests can enjoy an award-winning spa, play on the longest golf course in the UK and experience both elevated and relaxed dining offerings, all within a restored eighteenth century estate designed for both relaxation and indulgence. Why Join? To be part of a fantastic food and beverage team within a premium hospitality environment during an exciting period of transformation and growth. Benefits: • A Day in the Life of a Guest Stay (Overnight Stay within the First 6 Months), • Pension Scheme (Aegon), • Hospitality Rewards Scheme, • Life Assurance (Legal & General), • Private Medical Insurance (WPA), • Selected Discounts Across the Resort, • Enhanced Annual Leave for Long Service, • Annual Leave – 20 Days plus Bank Holidays, • Employee Assistance Programme (Hospitality Action), • Staff Meals, • Uniform Laundry Service “Our success is dependent on every single individual in our team”

Enjoy a career without limits, earning up to 75% of your billing. We are seeking legal professionals that are keen to work on a consultancy, fee sharing basis. Taylor Rose is a top 60 law firm with over 25 offices nationwide. We are offering you a unique opportunity to take back control of your life and earnings. Choose to work from home, one of our offices or both! We are looking for individuals and groups of Solicitors, FCILEx or Licensed Conveyancers with 4 years PQE + to join our consultancy. Why choose us? • Earn up to 75% of what you bill; your split will not drop below 70%., • Choose your own clients, fees, hours and volume of work., • Work from home, 100 days access to hot-desking facilities., • PII cover up to £20 million., • Access to nationwide offices and meeting rooms., • Free calls through our app., • Immediate access to our accreditations., • Fully optimised CMS and electronic systems., • Access to business development., • Dedicated liaison team., • Technical head for ops, legal support and training. And much more. So, if you want a career without limits and freedom, then we may be your next move. To find out more, contact us now to chat confidentially with one of our advisors. PS We have more avenues for professionals wanting to be office-based, working as part of a team or have different qualification levels!

Head of Guest Relations Location: Rockliffe Hall, Darlington Salary: £33,000 to £36,000 per annum Hours: Fulltime - 40 hours per week. Early, mid and late shifts, 7 days per week, between 7am-11pm Reports To: Front of House Manager Responsible For: Guest Relations Managers Job Purpose: The Head of Guest Relations is a leader within the Front of House function, responsible for shaping and delivering an exceptional, personalised guest experience across the entire resort. Working closely with the Front Office Manager and wider operational teams, this role ensures every stage of the guest journey is seamless, thoughtful, and reflective of five-star luxury. You will champion a culture of anticipatory service, guiding and inspiring the Guest Relations team to exceed expectations through attention to detail, emotional intelligence, and genuine care. Acting as a bridge between guest feedback and operational excellence, you will ensure preferences are understood, VIP arrangements are flawlessly executed, and every guest feels recognised and valued throughout their stay. Key Responsibilities of the Head of Guest Relations: • Lead the delivery of an exceptional guest experience across all stages of the journey, ensuring every interaction reflects five-star standards., • Support the Front Office Manager in overseeing daily Guest Relations operations and maintaining seamless service throughout the resort., • Oversee all pre‑arrival planning, in‑house experiences, and post‑stay follow‑ups, ensuring every guest feels recognised and valued., • Drive a culture of anticipatory service, attention to detail, and personalised care within the Guest Relations team., • Review upcoming guest profiles and share key insights with operational leaders during weekly planning meetings., • Proactively manage VIP, repeat, and high‑profile guest arrangements, ensuring preferences and special touches are flawlessly executed., • Train and develop a high‑performing Guest Relations team, delivering structured inductions to new team members and ongoing service excellence training., • Lead daily pre‑arrival briefings to align all departments on guest expectations, special occasions, and service recovery plans., • Analyse guest feedback and satisfaction trends, implementing strategies to elevate the overall guest experience., • Conduct regular quality checks and act as the link between guest feedback and departmental action plans, ensuring timely and thoughtful responses., • Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date guest profiles, including preferences, dietary needs, special dates, and historical feedback. About Us: Set within a 375-acre estate on the banks of the River Tees, Rockliffe Hall is a five-star resort that blends heritage, luxury and natural beauty. Located in the quiet village of Hurworth, in the heart of the Tees Valley and close to the borders of County Durham and North Yorkshire, it offers a peaceful countryside setting with exceptional facilities. Surrounded by sweeping views and beautifully kept gardens, the resort features elegant bedrooms and a sense of quiet luxury, shaped by a warm northern spirit. Guests can enjoy an award-winning spa, play on the longest golf course in the UK and experience both elevated and relaxed dining offerings, all within a restored eighteenth century estate designed for both relaxation and indulgence. Why Join? To be part of a fantastic front of house team within a premium hospitality environment during an exciting period of transformation and growth. Benefits: • A Day in the Life of a Guest Stay (Overnight Stay within the First 6 Months), • Pension Scheme (Aegon), • Hospitality Rewards Scheme, • Life Assurance (Legal & General), • Private Medical Insurance (WPA), • Selected Discounts Across the Resort, • Enhanced Annual Leave for Long Service, • Annual Leave – 20 Days plus Bank Holidays, • Employee Assistance Programme (Hospitality Action), • Staff Meals, • Uniform Laundry Service “Our success is dependent on every single individual in our team”

Enjoy a career without limits, earning up to 75% of your billing. We are seeking legal professionals that are keen to work on a consultancy, fee sharing basis. Taylor Rose is a top 60 law firm with over 25 offices nationwide. We are offering you a unique opportunity to take back control of your life and earnings. Choose to work from home, one of our offices or both! We are looking for individuals and groups of Solicitors, FCILEx or Licensed Conveyancers who have expertise in residential or commercial property in the private and/or public sectors with 4 years PQE + to join our consultancy Why choose us? • Earn up to 75% of what you bill; your split will not drop below 70%., • Referral of larger and established clients, • Immediate access to our accreditations and lender panels, • Choose your own clients, fees, hours and volume of work., • Work from home, 100 days access to hot-desking facilities., • PII cover up to £20 million., • Access to nationwide offices and meeting rooms., • Free calls through our app., • Fully optimised CMS and electronic systems., • Access to business development., • Dedicated liaison team., • Technical head for ops, legal support and training. And much more. So, if you want a career without limits and freedom, then we may be your next move. To find out more, contact us now to chat confidentially with one of our advisors. PS If you have less than 4 years experience you may be able to join us as a fee earning consultant, contact us for more details.

Head Chef Location: Rockliffe Hall, Darlington Salary: £50,000 to £52,000 per annum Hours: Fulltime - 45 hours per week including weekends Reporting to: Executive Head Chef, Operations Manager and Culinary Director Responsible for: Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, Commis Chef and Kitchen Porter Job Purpose: Responsible for the management of the kitchen operation with accountability for the food P & L profitability, for the safe running of all kitchen areas and ensuring Health & Safety guidelines are adhered to as per the hotel and company standards, and to ensure that hotel and company standards are maintained at all times. Key responsibilities of the Head Chef role: • To achieve gross profit targets set within the kitchen, through stock takes, portion control, product costing and wastage measures, • Be able to liaise with recommended suppliers as required to ensure a good food product and price, • Monitor the quality of goods delivered and ensure correct stock rotation is adhered to, and the correct procedures are followed, • Write the department rota ensuring manning levels are consistent with business levels and within budgetary constraints, • Manage team member sickness and holiday entitlement to ensure minimum disruption to guest service, • To train and development the kitchen team, including scheduling attendance to statutory training as required, • Take part in the recruitment and selection process of new team members when appropriate, ensuring they receive an in-depth departmental induction, • Conduct regular job chats and annual appraisals, ensuring objectives are set for all Kitchen team members, • Interact and work well with the Front of House supervisors and other members of the management team, • Be able to work as a team and communicate effectively at all levels, • Manage performance of Kitchen team members by adhering to company procedures, • Display a positive “can do attitude” to Senior Managers, team members and the Front of House team, • Represent the Kitchen team at daily and weekly meetings as necessary, • Able to develop new menu ideas and implement them with descriptions and recipes, • Deliver cook offs, training and information specification sheets for new menu items for the Kitchen and Front of House team, • To maintain the quality and presentation of all food served to ensure that it is up to Rockliffe standard, • Plan and place orders to selected food suppliers on a daily and weekly basis to ensure stock availability, • To be able to meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure and willingly undertake any tasks when requested by a senior management About Us: Set within a 375-acre estate on the banks of the River Tees, Rockliffe Hall is a five-star resort that blends heritage, luxury and natural beauty. Located in the quiet village of Hurworth, in the heart of the Tees Valley and close to the borders of County Durham and North Yorkshire, it offers a peaceful countryside setting with exceptional facilities. Surrounded by sweeping views and beautifully kept gardens, the resort features elegant bedrooms and a sense of quiet luxury, shaped by a warm northern spirit. Guests can enjoy an award-winning spa, play on the longest golf course in the UK and experience both elevated and relaxed dining offerings, all within a restored eighteenth century estate designed for both relaxation and indulgence. Why join? Be part of an exceptional Kitchen Team within a prestige hospitality environment during an exciting period of transformation and growth. Benefits: • A Day in the Life of a Guest Stay (Overnight Stay within the First 6 Months), • Pension Scheme (Aegon), • Hospitality Rewards Scheme, • Life Assurance (Legal & General), • Private Medical Insurance (WPA), • Selected Discounts Across the Resort, • Enhanced Annual Leave for Long Service, • Annual Leave – 20 Days plus Bank Holidays, • Employee Assistance Programme (Hospitality Action), • Staff Meals, • Uniform Laundry Service “Our success is dependent on every single individual in our team”

Resorts Memberships Manager Location: Rockliffe Hall, Darlington Salary: £32,000-£35,000 per annum Hours: Fulltime - 40 hours per week, typically 8:30am-5pm. Late evenings and weekend working may be required as necessary Reports To: Head of Golf and Spa Director Job Purpose: As Resort Membership Manager, you will lead the full membership journey across our prestigious golf and spa facilities, shaping an exceptional experience for every member of our resort. You will drive membership sales with confidence and precision, ensuring revenue targets are met while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy in forecasting, administration, and financial processes. You will cultivate strong relationships with guests, ensuring satisfaction at every touchpoint, and managing waiting lists and joining fees with clarity and professionalism. With a focus on growth, you will elevate our Corporate Membership offering, representing the resort at key networking opportunities and positioning our newly refurbished destination as the premier choice for luxury wellness and leisure. Key Responsibilities of the Resort Membership Manager: • Develop and enhance the resort’s membership offering through innovative benefits, luxury partnerships, and reciprocal agreements with leading clubs and wellness destinations, • Create an engaging annual social calendar and collaborate with resort teams to deliver exceptional member events and experiences, • Host key member occasions including welcome events, corporate gatherings, and networking activities that strengthen community and loyalty, • Lead the growth of corporate memberships through strategic networking, targeted campaigns, and strong relationships with local and national partners, • Work closely with marketing to ensure all membership communications, digital content, and promotional materials are accurate, polished, and aligned with the resort’s brand, • Maintain strong relationships with existing members, encouraging participation in events and ensuring satisfaction across all touchpoints, • Oversee membership administration including fee communication, waiting lists, reporting, and coordination with finance to support smooth processes, • Support and guide colleagues involved in the membership journey, promoting a culture of excellence and ensuring consistent service standards, • Uphold the highest levels of confidentiality, data protection, and health and safety, ensuring all practices reflect the expectations of a luxury environment About Us: Set within a 375-acre estate on the banks of the River Tees, Rockliffe Hall is a five-star resort that blends heritage, luxury and natural beauty. Located in the quiet village of Hurworth, in the heart of the Tees Valley and close to the borders of County Durham and North Yorkshire, it offers a peaceful countryside setting with exceptional facilities. Surrounded by sweeping views and beautifully kept gardens, the resort features elegant bedrooms and a sense of quiet luxury, shaped by a warm northern spirit. Guests can enjoy an award-winning spa, play on the longest golf course in the UK and experience both elevated and relaxed dining offerings, all within a restored eighteenth century estate designed for both relaxation and indulgence. Why Join? To lead resort memberships across Golf & Spa, within a premium hospitality environment during an exciting period of transformation and growth. Benefits: • A Day in the Life of a Guest Stay (Overnight Stay within the First 6 Months), • Pension Scheme (Aegon), • Hospitality Rewards Scheme, • Life Assurance (Legal & General), • Private Medical Insurance (WPA), • Selected Discounts Across the Resort, • Enhanced Annual Leave for Long Service, • Annual Leave – 20 Days plus Bank Holidays, • Employee Assistance Programme (Hospitality Action), • Staff Meals, • Uniform Laundry Service “Our success is dependent on every single individual in our team”

Eventus Legal are seeking a Private Client Solicitor to step into a Head of Private Client position (either immediately, or in due course) to join a successful, expanding team based in Darlington, County Durham.

The role is open to both Solicitors or Legal Executives who demonstrate a wealth of experience in private client work as well as having good leadership qualities and there is a Rout to Partnership opportunity also. The benefits are very good, and can be discussed at interview, to be salary lead or b

Genuine long-term progression opportunity, including potential Head of Department position. Commercial Property Solicitor / Potential Head of Department. My client is a well-established and highly regarded Legal 500 law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, client-focused legal

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority based in the Essex region who are seeking a Head of Legal Services on a permanent basis. Lead and oversee the council’s Legal Services function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, commercially focused legal advice across a br

Our client is seeking a Head of Legal & Compliance to lead their UK-based legal, data protection, and compliance functions. Job Title: Head of Legal & Compliance (UK). This is a strategic opportunity for an experienced legal professional to shape governance, manage risk, and provide high-level legal

This role offers the opportunity to handle high-quality, complex litigation work while contributing to the leadership, development and long-term growth of the team. Ensuring efficient and cost-effective progression of cases. The role will involve both client management as well as supervision and men

A well-established law firm in Gloucestershire is looking for a Head of Private Client to lead its department and manage a varied caseload including probate, trusts, and estate planning. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of PQE in Private Client, strong technical expertise, and previous

Head of Family Finance | Leading, progressive London firm. The firm has a strong heritage in the London market and is widely recognised across the legal directories for its quality of work and inclusive, forward thinking culture. You will take ownership of the Family Finance team, leading a group of

BWF Legal Recruitment is seeking a Head of Family to join their private practice in the UK. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a team and influence the future of the department while managing an established family caseload.

This role demands a results-driven professional with over 3 years of experience in legal recruitment, focusing on client acquisition and candidate sourcing. A leading executive search firm in London is seeking a Senior Legal Executive Search Practice Lead. The successful candidate will manage client

We are looking for someone to raise the standard of the entire client services function. Our client services team sits at the core of this. Introduce better ways of working.

We are hiring a Head of Legal to lead the Physitrack Group legal function. This may be your first Head of Legal role as you move in-house or act up for the first time. Prior use of AI legal tools such as Harvey, Spellbook, Robin AI, or Lexis+ AI.

Head of Company Secretarial & Governance. This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to oversee a large and diverse client portfolio, lead high-performing teams, and drive the continued growth and evolution of a well-established governance function. Following probation, the firm works

Candidates should have senior experience in investment management, a strong grasp of operational models, and excellent communication skills. A leading asset management firm in Greater London seeks an experienced leader to head the Investment Oversight function.

Someone with leadership experience or clear aspirations to step into a Head of role. You will take the lead on a broad range of high-quality private client matters, while also playing a key role in shaping the future of the department. The chance to join a business at a pivotal stage of growth.

A professional services group in the UK is seeking a Head of Legal to establish its first inhouse legal function. This position can be structured as full-time or part-time and offers a hybrid work arrangement with travel to offices across the UK and Ireland as needed. This role requires overseeing l

QED Legal LLP is seeking an experienced Head of Litigation in Oldham, England, to lead a thriving department. The role involves managing a diverse caseload of commercial and civil litigation, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to the firm's growth and reputation. This position offers ge

Quantum Light is seeking an exceptional Head of Legal to serve as the company's top legal authority and architect of our global investment platform. Drive the automation of routine legal workflows and implement AI‑powered solutions to enhance the speed and accuracy of the legal department. Challen

I’m working with a high-growth, international organisation in the education sector to appoint a Head of Legal & Data Protection Officer. Working closely with the Group GC on a wide range of legal and strategic matters. This is a rare opportunity to combine global data protection leadership with a

Head of Global Markets Legal Equities division reporting to Head of Global Markets Legal. Prime responsibility for legal risk management of the Equities business and management of the relationship with the Equities business team. Expertise across industry documentation (LMA, ISDA,) and familiarity o

This is a key strategic hire, created following the retirement of the current Head of Department. This role offers the chance to take full ownership of a thriving litigation department, working within a respected firm known for delivering high-quality legal services to both commercial and private cl

Handle a small caseload of complex, HNW residential matters (freehold/leasehold sales and purchases, transfers of equity, re-mortgages, lease extensions). Experience managing a team (Head of Residential Property or Conveyancing Partner level). Head of Residential Property/Partner | Brighton, Sussex

Participate in monthly Head of Department meetings at the office; the role is essentially fully remote with limited in-office attendance. Oversee business development to support growth, building on the work of the current head of department who is moving to a directorship role within the firm. Head

The successful candidate will lead the Legal Services function, manage a legal team, and act as the Deputy Monitoring Officer. Service Care Solutions is recruiting for a Head of Legal Services in the Essex region. Office attendance is required two days per week.

Head of Legal, ClarusONE Sourcing Services page is loaded## Head of Legal, ClarusONE Sourcing Servicesremote type: Hybridlocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR0147018ClarusONE Sourcing Services LLP provides strategic generic pharmaceutical so

This is a commercially driven, quasi-legal position that sits outside the traditional legal function, offering the opportunity to shape and lead complex transactions while acting as the principal legal authority within the business line. Job Title: Head of Real Estate Finance Structuring Location: L

Legal Pro Recruitment is looking for a Head of Commercial Litigation (Insolvency Focus) in London. The position offers a competitive salary of £120,000 - £125,000 and a hybrid working model post-probation, allowing flexibility while supporting a collaborative environment. This pivotal role require

The firm provides a collaborative environment and offers superb benefits, including hybrid working flexibility and wellness initiatives. BWF Legal Recruitment is looking for a Senior Litigation Solicitor/Associate in the United Kingdom. Candidates should have over 10 years of litigation experience a

G2 Legal is looking for a Head of Company Secretarial & Governance to lead a growing professional services firm based in London or Farnham. The firm provides hybrid working options with a requirement of 3 days in the office after probation. This senior leadership role offers an opportunity to overse

JMC Legal Recruitment is seeking a Head of Family in Greater London. The firm offers flexibility with remote working, competitive salary, and a supportive team environment focused on high-quality work and growth opportunities.

A boutique law firm is seeking a Personal Injury Litigation Solicitor for their Coventry office. This role offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and chances for career progression. Ideal for those with experience in Personal Injury law, the firm values professional development and teamwork.

We’re working with a well-regarded firm in Central London that is looking to hire a Head of Family. If you’re considering a move into a leadership position, or are already in a Head of Family position and exploring options, feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion chloe. The firm

You will play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the team, overseeing junior members of staff and ensuring the delivery of a high standard of client care. A well-established law firm with offices in Gloucestershire is seeking an experienced Head of Private Client to lead its establishe

An understanding of all forms of powers of attorney, in particular both types of LPA but also EPAs and general powers;. A good understanding of the treatment of capital and income within an estate, their tax treatment for CGT and income tax purposes and the preparation of estate accounts;. This is a

Interim Senior Legal Counsel/Head of Legal (Part‑Time). Interim Senior Legal Counsel/Head of Legal. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to support growth, improve processes, and embed legal more deeply into the business.

Comfortable working across a wide range of legal disciplines. You will operate as a true generalist and strategic advisor, owning all legal, governance, and compliance matters across the business. Supporting infrastructure-related and operational legal issues.

A leading AI technology firm in Greater London is seeking a Head of Customer Success, EMEA to lead and scale their Customer Success organization across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience in Customer Success, excellent analytical skills, an

A prestigious legal firm in Essex seeks an experienced Family Solicitor with over 5 years' PQE to lead a new office. This role offers autonomy and a fast-tracked route to partnership. The ideal candidate will manage a diverse caseload of family law matters and contribute to practice growth.

You will be responsible for setting the strategic direction of CPAG’s legal work, in addition to managing CPAG’s legal practice and playing an active role in conducting high-profile litigation on a day-to-day basis. As Head of Strategic Litigation, you will oversee and carry out CPAG’s work us

This rare chance to join a private practice and take on a leadership role and make a significant impact as Head of Family for a respectable legal practice is an opportunity not to be missed. The successful candidate will play a vital role in shaping the future of the department and supervising an ex

We’re looking for a Legal Counsel to help build and scale our legal function from the ground up as our first in‑house legal hire. In this role, you’ll shape the strategy, processes, and commercial approach of the legal team, enabling the business to grow quickly while managing risk effectively

Help to improve contracting processes and management, including working with other legal team members and outside counsel to localize agreement forms for the EMEA markets* Review, draft and negotiate vendor agreements for the EMEA markets* Assist with other legal responsibilities for the EMEA market