Job Description Assistant Director of Legal
Circa £82k rising to £90k per annum
Local Government Pension Scheme (19.6% employer contribution)
An outstanding senior leadership opportunity has arisen within a highly regarded local authority legal team. This role is ideal for a commercially minded legal professional seeking to balance strategic management with hands-on expertise and an engaging caseload.
Key Responsibilities
Line-Manage Principal Lawyers: You will directly manage three Principal Lawyers, each of whom leads a well-established, high-functioning sub-team.
Subject Matter Expertise: You will be the go-to expert in one of these key areas: Commercial & Procurement Law, Property & Regeneration Law, Planning & Environment Law
Complex Caseload: Alongside your leadership duties, you will maintain and drive your own portfolio of sophisticated legal matters
Strategic Leadership: As part of the Legal Services management team, you will shape departmental strategy, drive continuous improvement and support accreditation standards.
Monitoring Officer Duties: Deputise for the Director of Law & Governance when required, representing the legal function at corporate governance groups and boards....