Interim Legal Team Manager

Interim Legal Team Manager – hourly rate D.O.E – West Midlands – Hybrid Working

Venn Group's specialist legal team are delighted to be recruiting for an Interim Legal Team Manager for a Public Sector Organisation based in the West Midlands on a full time basis. Our client is looking for someone to carry out the role for an expected period of 3 months and are currently working on a hybrid working model (40% in office, 60% working from home). However, if you do not live locally and possess the relevant experience, our client is willing to be flexible on your working arrangement.

Previous experience within Public Law and Judicial Reviews is essential. Previous Management experience is desirable for this role however, our client will consider a candidate who is looking to take their first step into management.

Duties may include but not limited to:

• Overall responsibility for conduct of the organisations enforcement cases and litigation matters including defending Judicial Review claims

• Responsible for providing strategic legal support to the organisation to secure the effective delivery

• Providing technical support and legal advice to the organisation and caseworkers when seeking to mitigate against legal, financial, reputational and conduct risks when determining matters

• Responsible for managing a small team of legal and paralegal staff providing technical and professional supervision and leadership to include carrying out appraisals and ensuring that objectives are met and training plans are implemented and evaluated

• Preparing reports for, and attendance at, Board and Sub-Committees and working groups as required by the organisation

The hourly rate on offer is dependant on experience. Our client will review each candidate’s rate on a case by case basis so if you do require a higher hourly rate to make this role more feasible for you, please get in touch to discuss further.

For more information about the position, please contact Connie Ross or Louise Francis on 0121 616 0660. Alternatively email your CV to midlandslegal@venngroup.com - we look forward to your application.

Venn Group acts as an employment agency and an employment business. Venn Group aim to deliver the highest standards, so you can be assured your application will be handled with professionalism and care.

At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to all applications individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.