Litigation and Regulatory Team Leader
19 days ago
Saint Albans
Job Ref: P1719 Salary: £50,998 to £55,224 per annum, plus a Market Supplement of up to £5,000 depending on experience, plus Local Government Pension Scheme (pay award pending) Location: St Albans Working pattern: Permanent, full-time (37 hours per week), with flexible working options including hybrid working Role overview St Albans City and District Council is looking for a Team Leader to join the Litigation and Regulatory team within the Legal Shared Service. This is a pivotal role combining people management, strategic influence and specialist legal expertise, working closely with senior officers, elected Members and partner councils to shape service delivery and manage complex, high-profile legal matters. What you'll be doing Lead, motivate, support and develop the Litigation and Regulatory team, building a collaborative and customer-focused culture Lead on complex and sensitive litigation and regulatory matters, identifying risk and liability and advising on solution-focused strategies Ensure the Legal Shared Service provides proactive, pragmatic and robust advice and support to all clients, internal and external Monitor the team's budget, identifying ways to save money while improving the service provided Research, analyse, investigate and provide legal advice to councillors and officers on matters within the Council's functions Attend Member and Officer meetings, including Council, Cabinet and Committee meetings, to help ensure decisions are lawful What you'll bring A proven track record of 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 What's on offer 30.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service), plus bank holidays — pro rata for part-time working patterns 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 an online platform Additional information St Albans is a Disability Confident employer and guarantees an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the role. This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check. The ability to converse easily with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this role. Closing date for applications: 11 August 2026. Interviews are held throughout the application process, so early applications are encouraged. You may have experience of the following: Litigation Manager, Legal Team Manager, Senior Litigation Solicitor, Head of Litigation, Legal Services Manager, Principal Lawyer, Regulatory Team Leader, Legal Team Leader, Litigation and Regulatory Manager, Senior Solicitor – Litigation REF-(Apply online only)