Head of Legal Services
17 days ago
Barnsley
Interim Legal Services Manager \n\n • Hourly Rate: £57.86 via umbrella\n, • Location: Barnsley\n, • Job Type: Contract (2-3 months initial term)\n\n We are seeking an Interim Legal Services Manager to provide essential cover during a period of sick leave. This role is crucial for maintaining the continuity and resilience of our legal services team within a local government setting. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in local government legal services and senior management. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Provide leadership and development to a diverse team handling various legal aspects including Property, Procurement and Contracts, Litigation, Adult Social Care, and Children's Social Care.\n, • Manage additional responsibilities such as Information Governance, Data Protection, Subject Access Requests (SARs), and Corporate Complaints.\n, • Ensure effective team operations and legal service delivery across the organisation.\n, • Work closely with the organisation's Practice Manager, overseeing their activities and ensuring alignment with broader organisational goals.\n\n Working Pattern: \n\n • 3-4 days per week (full-time hours may be considered for additional resilience).\n, • Office attendance is required for 1-2 days per week for part-time staff and 3 days per week for full-time staff.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Previous experience in local government/council is essential.\n, • Extensive experience within legal services in a local authority setting.\n, • Proven senior management experience with responsibility for leading and developing teams.\n, • Broad legal knowledge across local government services, particularly in Adult Social Care and Children's Social Care.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive hourly rate.\n, • Flexible working hours and the possibility of full-time hours for the right candidate.\n, • Opportunity to contribute significantly to a vital public sector organisation during a critical period.\n\n To apply for this Interim Legal Services Manager position, please submit your CV by clicking Apply Now. \n