Senior Legal Manager – Local Authority (Hybrid)

Venn Group; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority consulting firm is seeking a Legal Manager to provide high-level legal advice and lead an in-house legal team. The successful candidate will have strong supervisory skills and a background in Local Authority law. Key responsibilities include managing legal staff, delivering governance advice, and overseeing Land Charges and Information Governance. This role offers a competitive salary, a balanced mix of strategic and hands-on work, and flexible hybrid working options, including the possibility of a condensed work week.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Local Government pension

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX.
• An experienced Local Authority lawyer with a strong public sector background.
• Confident leading and supervising lawyers and legal support staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a compact legal team, setting direction, priorities and standards.
• Provide clear, practical legal advice to senior officers and services across the council.
• Oversee the delivery of Land Charges and Information Governance functions.

Skills

Leadership

Legal advisory

Management

Public sector experience

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX

Job description

A leading local authority consulting firm is seeking a Legal Manager to provide high-level legal advice and lead an in-house legal team. The successful candidate will have strong supervisory skills and a background in Local Authority law. Key responsibilities include managing legal staff, delivering governance advice, and overseeing Land Charges and Information Governance. This role offers a competitive salary, a balanced mix of strategic and hands-on work, and flexible hybrid working options, including the possibility of a condensed work week.