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Lead Legal Services Manager
2 months ago
Job Summary:
The Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking a highly experienced and skilled legal professional to lead the Legal Services team. As the Head of Legal Services, you will be responsible for managing a team of 24 legal professionals, handling complex and politically sensitive cases, and providing strategic legal advice to the Council.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a team of 24 legal professionals, including solicitors, trainees, legal apprentices, paralegals, and legal assistants.
- Handle a technical legal caseload of complex and politically sensitive cases, providing direction and leadership to ensure services meet the Council's quality standards, performance targets, budgetary control, and legislative requirements.
- Support colleagues across the organisation and represent the Council at senior-level stakeholder events.
- Lead and manage the busy and well-respected Legal Services team, ensuring high standards of service delivery.
- Act as Deputy Monitoring Officer, advising on strategic legal issues.
- Deputise for the Director of Legal Services, including counselling Members.
- Collaborate with Democratic Services and Information Governance Managers.
- Promote customer-focused legal services and continuous improvement.
- Manage the Legal Services budget and external legal advice.
- Promote inclusivity, equality, and diversity within the team and across the council.
Requirements:
- Several years post-qualification experience in your area(s) of practice, ideally including contracts and procurement, planning and regeneration, property, child/adult social care law.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Proven experience in the public sector as a Head of Legal, Monitoring Officer or Deputy Monitoring Officer.
- Strong leadership and team management skills. Some experience in coaching and mentoring would be ideal.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and training.
What We Offer:
- A competitive salary (£75,445 plus market supplement).
- A benefits package including Local Government Pension Scheme, free car parking, 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working arrangements, and more.
- Work in modern offices conveniently located near the city's three train stations.
- Access opportunities for professional growth and development.
