Legal Service Manager 6 month Fixed term Contract Salary: £66,000 - £77,000 per annum pro rata Location: Lyndhurst, Hampshire (hybrid working available) Were seeking an experienced and dynamic Legal Service Manager to lead Legal Services, Information Governance and Corporate Complaints functions at a local authority. This is a pivotal senior management role, ensuring the Council receives high-quality, expert legal advice across all service areas. About the Role As our Legal Service Manager, you will: Lead, manage and develop professional legal, information governance and complaints teams. Provide authoritative legal advice to senior officers, Members, Cabinet, Committees and Council. Oversee the commissioning of external legal support where required. Shape and implement key policies, strategies and service plans aligned with the Councils corporate objectives. Champion professional development across the service. Manage a budget of approximately £5m and contribute to Executive Management Team discussions. Key Responsibilities Act as the Councils senior legal adviser and Deputy Monitoring Officer. Lead day-to-day legal services, information governance and complaints handling. Provide high-level professional judgement on complex legal, governance and complaints matters. Represent the Council externally and build effective partnerships. Drive service improvement, innovation and future-focused ways of working. About You Essential: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with extensive post-qualification experience. Proven experience managing and developing legal professionals. Strong background in local government law, including criminal and civil proceedings. Excellent strategic, policy development and project management capability. Strong financial, ICT and analytical skills. Highly effective communicator with the ability to influence at a senior level. Collaborative, flexible team player with a strong customer focus and partnership approach. Able to work autonomously and provide clear, authoritative advice. Desirable: Management qualification (strategic or operational). For further information please contact Ocean Edge Executive Search admin@oceanedge.biz or call 023 8000 1153.
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