Head of Legal Services

3 hours ago


Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Full time
Job Opportunity: Head of Legal Services

We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our in-house legal department as Head of Legal Services. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a range of interesting and high-profile projects, including planning and highways law.

About the Role

As Head of Legal Services, you will be responsible for leading our planning and highways legal team, managing a caseload, and providing expert advice to our Planning and Highways Departments. You will also be the lead legal advisor to all planning committees, requiring occasional in-person attendance at evening meetings.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a team of 6 lawyers, including undertaking 1:2:1s and day-to-day management of the legal team.
  • Develop and maintain a strong understanding of planning and highways law, including CIL.
  • Provide expert advice to our Planning and Highways Departments on a range of projects.
  • Lead the legal team in providing high-quality legal services to the Council.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of £72,992 per annum, as well as a range of benefits, including:

  • 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Local Government Pension scheme.
  • Flexible working, including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
  • Free employee parking close to the offices and within the borough.
  • Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice, and information.
About Us

We are the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, a unitary authority in the Royal County of Berkshire. We pride ourselves on our exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community.



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