Legal Services Director

12 hours ago


Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

About the Role

Basildon Borough Council is seeking an experienced legal professional to lead its legal services, providing high-quality advice and guidance to elected members, senior officers, and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will have a strong background in local government law and experience in managing a team of professionals.

About the Job

  • The Head of Legal will be responsible for leading the Council's legal services, including data protection and information governance functions.
  • They will provide high-level legal expertise to the Council's leadership team, senior officers, and elected councillors.
  • The role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, make sound decisions, and maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive matters.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Provide high-quality legal advice to the Leader, members, and officers on complex and confidential legal and governance matters.
  2. Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary professional workload, ensuring the delivery of high-quality advice that meets the needs of the Council.
  3. Manage the provision of the Council's legal services, ensuring it delivers value for money and complies with relevant legislation and regulations.

About the Team

Basildon Borough Council serves a population of approximately 172,000 people and is one of the largest local authorities in the East of England region. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team that is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of residents.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of £85,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on experience, as well as a range of benefits, including pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for career development.



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