Head of Legal Services and Policy

1 month ago

SouthendonSea, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Southend-on-Sea Borough Council Full time
Job Title: Head of Legal Services and Policy

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Head of Legal Services and Policy to lead our Legal Services team and provide strategic legal advice to the Council.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a team of 24 legal professionals, including solicitors, trainees, and paralegals.
  • Handle a technical legal caseload of complex, politically sensitive cases.
  • Provide direction and leadership to ensure services meet the Council's quality standards, performance targets, budgetary control, and legislative requirements.
  • 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) and 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.

About Us:

Southend-on-Sea City Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in employment, and we welcome applications from all members of the community.

We would particularly like to encourage applications from female leaders and individuals from a multi-ethnic background, who are currently under-represented at a senior level within our organisation.

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