Legal Services Manager

We're looking for an experienced Legal Services Manager to lead the Council's Legal Services - including managing our Legal, data protection and information governance functions and acting as the Council's Deputy Monitoring Officer. Reporting to the Assistant Director Legal & Democracy you'll provide high-level legal expertise to the Council's leadership team, senior officers, and elected councillors while also leading the service to ensure that high quality advice is provided that is delivered effectively, efficiently and timely to keep the Council safe from litigation.

A fully qualified solicitor or barrister with a current practising certificate, you will be an effective and experienced manager, with demonstrable extensive relevant experience, at a senior level.