Chief Legal Director

2 days ago

South East England, United Kingdom Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector Full time
Assistant Chief Legal Officer

Sellick Partnership is pleased to be working exclusively with an exceptional legal services team in the heart of Hertfordshire to seek an experienced and versatile lawyer and leader for the Assistant Chief Legal Officer role.

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for a range of legal specialisms with Hertfordshire County Council, working closely with client officers, senior councillors, and other stakeholders to provide high-quality legal advice and support.

The role involves leading at least two teams of specialists within a large and well-supported legal team, providing day-to-day management and shaping the development of specialist legal teams.

Key responsibilities include:

  1. Leading and managing teams of up to 30 qualified staff, including senior lawyers, to achieve their best.
  2. Contributing to the overall strategic management and development of a large and well-supported local authority legal team.
  3. Liaising with client officers and senior councillors to ensure they receive the best advice for their situation.
  4. Leading on high-profile matters involving the County Council, ensuring the Director of Law & Governance, Chief Executive, and Councillors are kept informed.
  5. Representing Legal Services on corporate Boards and Groups or as directed by the Director of Law & Governance.
  6. Contributing to the maintenance of Legal Services' Lexcel accreditation.
  7. Managing client relationships, negotiating and agreeing appropriate levels of legal support.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with significant post-qualification experience and specialist knowledge/experience in at least one of the listed specialisms.
  • Experience in providing and promoting solutions to significant proposals and projects and providing high-level professional advice on complex matters.
  • Senior legal experience within a large organisation.
  • Knowledge of how local authorities organise and deliver services.
  • Experience in managing and motivating staff.
  • Sustained record of continued professional development.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

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