Legal Service Manager

4 days ago

Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Ocean Edge Executive Search Full time £66,000 - £77,000 per year


Legal Service Manager

6 month Fixed term Contract

Salary: £66,000 - £77,000 per annum pro rata

Location: Lyndhurst, Hampshire (hybrid working available)

Were seeking an experienced and dynamic Legal Service Manager to lead Legal Services, Information Governance and Corporate Complaints functions at a local authority. This is a pivotal senior management role, ensuring the Council receives high-quality, expert legal advice across all service areas.

About the Role

As our Legal Service Manager, you will:

  • Lead, manage and develop professional legal, information governance and complaints teams.
  • Provide authoritative legal advice to senior officers, Members, Cabinet, Committees and Council.
  • Oversee the commissioning of external legal support where required.
  • Shape and implement key policies, strategies and service plans aligned with the Councils corporate objectives.
  • Champion professional development across the service.
  • Manage a budget of approximately £5m and contribute to Executive Management Team discussions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the Councils senior legal adviser and Deputy Monitoring Officer.
  • Lead day-to-day legal services, information governance and complaints handling.
  • Provide high-level professional judgement on complex legal, governance and complaints matters.
  • Represent the Council externally and build effective partnerships.
  • Drive service improvement, innovation and future-focused ways of working.

About You

Essential:

  • Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with extensive post-qualification experience.
  • Proven experience managing and developing legal professionals.
  • Strong background in local government law, including criminal and civil proceedings.
  • Excellent strategic, policy development and project management capability.
  • Strong financial, ICT and analytical skills.
  • Highly effective communicator with the ability to influence at a senior level.
  • Collaborative, flexible team player with a strong customer focus and partnership approach.
  • Able to work autonomously and provide clear, authoritative advice.

Desirable:

  • Management qualification (strategic or operational).

For further information please contact Ocean Edge Executive Search or call


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