Service Care Legal are currently recruiting on behalf of a local authority in the Oxfordshire region who are recruiting for a Head of Legal to join their legal department on a contract basis. Please find below further details below about the position.
ROLE: Head of Legal & Deputy Monitoring Officer
LOCATION: Oxfordshire
RATE: £55.72 to £63.32 per hour, 37 hours per week
CONTRACT: 6 months ongoing
The Role
- A key senior management position within the council responsible for the daily running of the Legal department
- To provide strategic leadership support and capacity to the service, align council objectives and vision to deliver workable strategies for the service
- Handle a personal caseload of high-level legal work and to take the professional lead in highly complex or sensitive legal matters
- Be the deputy monitoring officer and ensure the lawful decision making powers of the Council are exercised properly
The Person
- A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with at least 5 years' PQE
- Significant experience and knowledge of Council law and Governance services at County and District councils
- Understanding of Corporate Governance framework and lawful decision making of the Council
- Extensive experience of handling complex and contentious legal issues
If this sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969 , or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.
