Project Lead Solicitor

2 weeks ago


Halton West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Connect2Halton Full time €400

Location: Halton Borough Council Contract: Initial 6-month contract (with potential extension)
Hours: 3 days per week (some weeks may require additional days), at least 1 day on-site
Halton Borough Council is seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Lead Solicitor to shape the future of our legal services.
Our legal team is currently facing several challenges, including:
A significant budgetary overspend, driven by reliance on locum staff to meet demand.
This project aims to develop a sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective delivery model for the Council’s legal services.
As Project Lead Solicitor, you will:
Lead the next phase of the project, including implementing an interim structure and modernising systems and working practices.
Develop fully costed options for the future delivery of legal services.
Establishing a trading company for legal services.
Leveraging partnerships with other local authority legal teams.
Your insights and leadership will be pivotal in delivering a modern, effective legal service within a sustainable budget.
Extensive experience in both public and private sector legal services.
A proven track record of leading organisational change and service transformation.
Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including senior management and Elected Members.
A creative and strategic mindset, capable of driving innovative solutions to complex challenges.
Competitive daily rate. (£Flexible part-time schedule with opportunities to work remotely.
The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the delivery of legal services in a challenging but rewarding environment.



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