Interim Assistant Head Of Law (Non-Contentious)

VennGroup; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 104,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently working with a Midlands based Council to recruit an Interim Head of Legal to head up their Commercial Team. The successful candidate will require a background managing legal teams in a Local Government setting.

The role offers Full Time arrangement, ideally hybrid working, though remote working would be considered. Duration is initial 3-6 months with likely extension, rate up to £650 per day Umbrella.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive with substantial post-qualification experience in commercial law.
• Significant management and strategic leadership experience within a Local Authority legal service.
• Proven ability to oversee a legal service and deliver high-quality legal advice.
• Experience advising on procurement, contracts and governance.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Service in strategic management and operational delivery of the legal service.
• Provide expert legal advice to Members, Directors and corporate stakeholders on complex commercial matters.
• Advise on procurement, commercial agreements and regeneration projects.
• Ensure effective allocation of work and drive continuous service improvement.
• Contribute to development of legal strategy, policies and governance compliance.
• Support risk management and delivery of high-quality legal services.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic leadership

Legal advisory skills

Education

Solicitor/Barrister/Chartered Legal Executive qualification

Job description

Interim Assistant Head of Law (Non-Contentious) - Midlands - Initial 3-6 Months+ - Up to £650 per day Umbrella

Venn Group's specialist legal team are currently working with a Midlands based Council to recruit an Interim Head of Legal to head up their Commercial Team. The successful candidate will require a background managing legal teams in a Local Government setting. It would be preferred to have a background in either Commercial Contracts, Property or Planning. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior strategic interim role within a forward-thinking Local Authority, combining high-level legal advice, operational leadership and service management.

The Role

Working Arrangement: Full Time, ideally hybrid working however remote working would be considered
Duration: Initial 3-6 months with likely extension thereafter
Rate: Up to £650 per day Umbrella

Role Responsibilities

1. Supporting the Head of Service in the strategic management and operational delivery of the legal service
2. Providing expert legal advice to Members, Directors, senior Officers and corporate stakeholders on complex commercial and governance matters
3. Advising on procurement, commercial agreements, regeneration projects, partnerships and wider contractual arrangements
4. Ensuring the effective allocation of work, maintaining service standards and driving continuous improvement across both teams
5. Contributing to the development of legal strategy, policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and Local Government governance requirements
6. Supporting corporate objectives through effective risk management, decision-making and the delivery of high-quality legal services

Candidate Requirements

1. Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience in Commercial law
2. Significant management and strategic leadership experience within a Local Authority legal service is essential
3. Proven experience managing legal teams, including responsibility for performance, development and operational delivery
4. Ability to oversee a Property legal function, with an understanding of Local Government property work
5. Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience advising senior Officers, Members and corporate leadership teams
6. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment whilst managing competing priorities

Job Reference: J96576

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.

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