Head of Legal

Head of Legal

Rate: £500-£600 per day - Negotiable DOE
Contract Length: 3-6-month initial contract
Northern Local Authority
Flexible Hybrid Working - 2 days per week on site

In partnership with a northern Local Authority, Spencer Clarke Group are recruiting for an exceptional Head of Legal.

Reporting to the Director of Law and Governance, you will provide authoritative legal and governance advice to senior officers, elected members and key political stakeholders.

This is a crucial role in service planning, performance, governance arrangements and delivery of high-quality, value-for-money services across the Council.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Legal Services function, ensuring delivery of statutory duties, council priorities and high-quality legal advice.
• Provide strategic legal and governance advice to the Chief Executive, Executive Management Team, elected members and statutory officers.
• Lead on legal governance initiatives, projects and activities, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, standing orders and financial regulations.
• Work collaboratively with senior governance leaders to cultivate a strong ethical culture across the organisation.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales) with a current practising certificate.
• Extensive senior leadership experience within a local authority or similar public sector legal environment.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality legal services within challenging resource environments.
• Experience leading, motivating and developing large teams in a changing environment.
• Demonstrable ability to work across services and with external partners to achieve corporate objectives.

If you're interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the details below:

01772 954200

Our legal specialist, Max, has extensive experience across all areas of the legal market and recruits for positions at every level - from legal assistants and paralegals through to Directors of Legal and Monitoring Officers. If this particular role isn't quite right for you, but you'd like to explore other opportunities, please get in touch using the contact details above for a confidential discussion about the market.

We are also proud to offer a market-leading referral scheme, with rewards of up to £300. If you know someone who might be a great fit for this or another legal role, simply ask them to send their CV to Max - and don't forget to include your own details so we can ensure you receive your referral bonus if they are successful.

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