Service Care Legal are currently working alongside a Local Authority, based in Yorkshire, which is in need of a Chief Lawyer to assist with the successful running of their Legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Lawyer to build upon and develop their Governance and Monitoring experience.

ROLE: Chief Lawyer (acting Deputy Monitoring Lawyer)

LOCATION: Yorkshire, hybrid working

RATE: £60 - £80ph umbrella (rate negotiable)

CONTRACT LENGTH: 7 months

The Role:

• Ensuring that the Council is advised of its legal rights and liabilities and assisting the Monitoring Officer to perform their statutory duties
• Advising the Council's project boards and taking a lead role in providing direct legal advice on the Council's key priority projects; and acting as Deputy Monitoring Officer
• Conduct of high level/value litigation and managing the Legal Services department

The Person:

• A senior solicitor with a minimum of 5 years PQE and has supervisory experience
• Someone who has extensive experience of working for a Local Authority
• Ideally someone with Governance experience but this is not essential

If this sounds like an opportunity that is right for you or someone you know, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Hugh Barnes via email, Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk, or via phone at 01772208969.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.