Salary: £50,998 to £55,224 inclusive annual salary + Local Government Pension Scheme (Pay Award Pending) Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37 hours per week) Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire. Flexible working options (including hybrid)
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Leader in our client's Litigation and Regulatory legal team. This pivotal role will predominantly:
* Lead, support, develop and manage the Litigation and Regulatory team, and
* Ensure the delivery of proactive, robust, high quality and specialist legal advice on Litigation and Regulatory legal matters.
In addition, the postholder will support the achievement of our client's corporate plan, projects and aims and ensure the delivery of high‑quality customer service from the in‑house team, external solicitors and from counsel.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, support and develop the Litigation and Regulatory team and contribute to the development of the legal services team, generally.
* Lead on complex legal matters, identifying potential areas of risk and liability and advising on solution‑focused strategies.
* Ensure the legal services team provides proactive, pragmatic, robust and solution focused advice and a support service to all clients (internal and external).
* Monitor budgets for the Litigation and Regulatory team, looking for innovative and creative ways to save money whilst improving the services provided.
* Research, analyse, investigate and provide legal advice to councillors and to officers on any matter within the functions of the Council.
* Attend Member and Officer meetings as required, including meetings of the Council, Cabinet and Committees to ensure that decisions are lawful.
About You
* Proven track record in managing a legal team.
* Legal expertise and experience in Litigation and Regulatory law.
* Strong interpersonal and client management skills.
* A collaborative approach to working across councils and teams.
Benefits
* 30.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.
* Annual leave pro‑rated for part‑timers.
* Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Flexible working options.
* Staff Parking Permit.
* Reimbursement of professional fees.
* Comprehensive development and training.
* Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.
* Access to discounts and benefits via online platform.
Additional Information
Disability Confident
Our client is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantees an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.
Disclosure Checks
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.
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