Legal Services Manager

3 weeks ago

Abingdon, United Kingdom South Oxfordshire District Council Full time

**Grade and salary**: Grade 11, from £66,264 to £71,929 (from 1 April 23)
**Contract Type**: Permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week
**Location**: Hybrid working / Abbey House, Abingdon

Closing Date: 21/04/2023

**Responsibilities**:
Corporate management

To assist the head of service in providing strong and effective corporate and operational management of both councils through:
working closely with all heads of service to help create and embed the necessary changes in culture and practice to meet the needs of both councils
contributing to the achievement of both councils' overall objectives by aligning the service, via its service plan, to identified priorities
working with colleagues across both councils to effectively and efficiently deliver joined-up programmes, projects, policies and initiatives
establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with elected councillors, internal and external partners, stakeholders and communities in order to develop and improve services
promoting a positive image of both councils
assisting the head of service in the strategic management of your service area

Service Management

To ensure strong and robust leadership and management of the service through:
leading and inspiring employees within your service
attending and actively participating in senior management team (SMT) meetings and events
leading by example in modelling the conduct, behaviour and values expected of the councils' employees
participating in the appointment, development and appraisal of officers within your service
assisting the head of service to prepare and deliver the annual service plan
assisting the head of service in the development of new approaches to service delivery
ensuring performance management is embedded into the day-to-day of the teams within your service
taking responsibility for identifying training and development needs in discussion with staff
maintaining an awareness of new legislation and/or best practice, relevant to your service
supporting HR processes, such as investigations or hearings, where requested
to cover the duties of the head of service, if required
ensuring both councils' policies and procedures are embedded throughout the teams within your service
ensuring that diversity and equality are embedded within the behaviours of the teams within your service
ensuring that consideration is taken in regards to the wellbeing of employees within your service
representing either council equally and without bias to all outside bodies
avoiding any conflicts in connection with the policies and activities of each council

Specific to this service

To be the Deputy Monitoring Officer and Senior Information Risk Officer
To line manage the Information Governance Team
Work with the Monitoring Officer to ensure good governance is in place in both councils
to ensure that effective legal advice is available to both councils
To manage and mentor one of the trainee solicitors

About you

Experience

a relevant legal professional qualification and evidence of continued professional development
experience at a senior level within legal services implementing organisational and cultural change
proven successful line management experience
in-depth knowledge and experience of at least one of the significant functions or teams within your immediate team
experience of planning, monitoring and managing budgets
local government experience preferred

Key competences and behaviours

a corporate leader and successful line manager who is energetic, determined and positive to develop the joint working arrangements of the councils
excellent leadership and line management skills
the ability to provide professional advice confidently and tactfully
the ability to handle competing priorities and a challenging workload in a complex political environment
well-developed communication and networking skills
strong personal commitment to the delivery of first-class services.
the ability to motivate staff within a team to perform at the highest level possible.
able to support staff through periods of change, ensuring they understand both councils' perspective
to communicate in a clear manner, seeking the views and opinions of others.
demonstrates an assertive approach to scheduling tasks and activities for the team and self.
tough approach when dealing with staff 'under performance' issues.
able to identify success and provide praise and recognition accordingly.
approachable with good listening skills.
proven and successfully applied business and financial acumen
a track record of operating in a political context
ambitious, energetic and highly motivated
awareness of equality and diversity and how they can impact on the service and team
willing to travel, as required

About us

Our vision and values are important to the councils, and we expect you to support them and embed them in the way we work.

Our vision
We are seen as being customer-focussed, approachable and business-like. We are honest and open and are renowned for providing high-quality cost-effective services.

Our values

We act with integrity and show respect
We are all accountable
We are passionate about our business
We strive for simplicity
We love success

The benefits we offer

33 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays and time off between Christmas and New Year
Flexible working and annualised hours - a flexible approach to work to work that our employees love
Salary pay awards - we review salaries each April
A generous career average pension scheme which includes life insurance of three times your salary
The opportunity to purchase a bike through Cyclescheme
We give you two days per year to volunteer within the local community.

You may have experience in the following: Legal Services Manager, Governance, Legal Services, Law Clerk, Legal, Mediator, Compliance Officer, Attorney, Tax Lawyer, Support, Consultant, Team Leader, Public Sector, Local Government, Local Law, etc.

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