Legal Services Manager

Interim Legal Services Manager – Southeast England – Attractive Rate – Hybrid Working of 1-2 days per week Office Attendance – Full time

Interim Legal Services Manager

Up to £70 umbrella per hour (dependent upon experience)

Local Authority based in the Southeast England

6 months initially with the possibility of an extension thereafter

Full time hours and 1-2 days of office attendance per week

Venn Group is working with a fantastic local authority in Southeast England in their search for a Legal Services Manager on an Interimbasis for an initial 6-month role (with the potential to be extended)

Requirements:

• Qualified legal professional with relevant public sector experience
• Proven track record in leading and managing a legal team, preferably within a Local Authority or other Public Sector Organisation
• Strong ability to manage workloads and deliver effective service
• Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to form positive working relationships

Duties and Responsibilities:
To support the Head of Legal and Democratic Services with the management of the legal team and handle governance issues for the Council

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing comprehensive legal support to the council
• Leading and managing a corporate legal team
• Handling a diverse range of legal matters, including procurement, governance and property law
• Representing the council in various legal forums
• Ensuring adherence to legal standards and council policies

If you are interested in this Interim Legal Services Manager role in Southeast England, please contact Aidan Sallis or Imogen Hainsworth in the London office on 07441 916 456, or email your CV to southeastlegal@venngroup.com and a member of the specialist legal recruitment team will get back to you.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

Interim Legal Services Manager – Southeast England – Attractive Rate – Hybrid Working of 1-2 days per week Office Attendance – Full time