Legal Services Manager

4 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd Full time

We are partnered with a Local Authority based in the West Midlands to find a highly skilled Legal Services Manager to lead the Governance & Regulatory Team on a 3-month locum basis.

This role requires regular attendance in the West Midlands, with the hourly rate of pay negotiable based on experience and PQE, via an Umbrella company.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in handling matters relating to Governance, FOI, SAR, Data Protection, prosecutions, and licensing.

Key duties include:

  • Undertaking and supervising complex legal work in Corporate Services, including Information Governance, Prosecutions, Licensing, and Business Support
  • Handling various legal matters, including Governance, Data Protection, Freedom of Information, member misconduct issues, the Localism Act 2011, Regulatory work, and Committee work
  • Managing the Governance and Regulatory services team
  • Acting as the Council's Data Protection Officer

Requirements:

  • Qualified Solicitor/CILEx/Barrister
  • 5+ years of PQE experience
  • Previous management experience is ideal

Please note that recent experience is required for this role.


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