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Head of Legal/ Monitoring Officer

Employer
Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited
Location
England, South East England
Salary
£76611 - £82666 per annum
Closing date
1 Apr 2021
Reference
919285

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Practice area
Other, Law Management
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
6 years, 7 years+, Partner
Position
Head of Legal
Sector
Public sector/Charities

Job Details

Head of Legal/ Monitoring Officer

Local Authority

Competitive Salary £76,611 to £82,666 per annum*

Relocation expenses**

Permanent

Sussex

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a ​ Head of Legal​ to join a council with a national​ reputation for innovation. The Council are multiple award winners ​including several​ awards for digital transformation and housing services. They were impressively the only District Council shortlisted for Council of the Year in both the MJ and LGC Awards in​ 2020.

As Head of Legal you will lead, manage and modernise the Legal team. The team will​ undertake an internal transformation to make the best use of technologies - building on​ what is already a great, effective team, leading them into a more commercial and agile way of working. You will encourage the team to build on their creativity and support them to become a leading legal team for a leading council.

As the Head of Legal Services,​ you will champion ​ innovation, creativity, trust andprobity, directing Legal Services to ensure that its strategies, procedures and activities are​ developed and delivered to meet the needs of the council Officers, Members and Communities.

As the Head of Legal,​ you will be working for a joint council and manage a legal team of 18​ members of staff covering the following areas of law; Property, Contracts, Planning, Governance & Regulatory. You will also lead as the Monitoring Officer​ for the two​ councils, holding responsibility for Governance arrangements of the Councils and its Committees. You will take a fresh look​ at their constitution ensuring modern practises and​ therefore you will have a solid understanding and practical experience of delivering in a Deputy/ Monitoring Officer role.

You will ensure that the Council performs its duties and functions in fulfilment of its statutory obligations and you will be responsible for ensuring relevant compliance with the Financial Regulations, Contract Procedure Rules, Constitution, Council Procedure Rules and Scheme of Delegations of the Councils.

The local authority has a broad range of ambitious projects ​ underway; with a major​ regeneration programme, a large strategic housing programme, innovative work in sustainable energy and habitat restoration, and ongoing sector leading digital transformation.

This is a really exciting time to join this Council where your work will contribute towards​ the delivery of one of the most exciting and dynamic programmes of change in local government.

The Council has continued delivering on its programmes throughout the pandemic​,​ and you will relish this kind of professional challenge, where adaptivity, creativity and pace are highly valued.

You will demonstrate managerial leadership values and behavioural competencies, providing positive leadership, acting with openness, honesty and integrity, and instilling a clear sense of direction and pace.

The Council are happy to consider this role on a very flexible and predominately remotebasis, consequently candidates who aren't necessarily local are encouraged to apply.​

Benefits of the role:

  • Exceptional flexible working opportunities/ predominately on-going remote role
  • A progression opportunity
  • Excellent transport links
  • Competitive salary
  • Excellent Local Government Pension scheme

Essential Criteria:

  • Qualified Solicitor or Barrister
  • Experience working within a Local Authority setting
  • Experience managing a team (directly)
  • Monitoring/ Deputy Monitoring Officer experience

If you believe you have these necessary skills and experience for this role, please apply now, or contact Amy Swain at Sellick Partnership for a confidential chat on 0161 513 0886, or via email on amy.swain@sellickpartnership.co.uk​ .​

*This salary includes a market supplement of up to £9,000, which will be reviewed on an annual basis

** As this role requires the post holder to attend on site meetings, relocation expenses such as removal expenses and solicitors fees may be paid if the successful candidate needs to move to take up the post.

Company

About Sellick Partnership

Established in 2002, Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment business with seven offices nationwide and more than 100 employees.

We offer a complete legal recruitment service on a nationwide basis within the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Our Legal team are considered one of the best in the country and are highly knowledgeable in their specialist markets.

Our Legal Recruitment Consultants are market specialists and highly experienced in sourcing and placing high-calibre locum, contract and permanent legal professionals across the UK.

We recruit across all areas of law, sourcing and placing candidates in legal jobs such as legal director, legal executive, barristers and solicitors as well as positions at the paralegal level.

For our clients, we offer a tailored approach to recruitment services that is based on the needs of your organisation. We take the time to get to know you and your organisation, and support you at every step of the way to secure high-calibre legal candidates every time.

For our candidates, we regularly partner with legal chambers and specialist legal organisations to hold CPD training events, workshops and seminars to help you keep abreast of industry news and topical issues. These events for legal professionals are a great way of networking and learning new skills that you can use as you progress through your legal career.

With in-depth sector knowledge, an extensive network of clients and high-calibre legal professionals plus an unrivalled name in the market, we are best placed to support your recruitment needs. Get in touch with us today to find out how we can help you.

Manchester: 0161 834 1642

Leeds: 0113 243 9775

London: 0203 997 9255

We specialise in recruiting professionals into a variety of positions on a permanent and temporary basis across the following specialisms: Finance & Accountancy, HR, Procurement, Change & Transformation, ICT & Digital Technology, Actuarial, Wealth & Investment Management, Housing & Property Services and Senior & Executive. To find out more about Sellick Partnership, please visit our website: www.sellickpartnership.co.uk

Company info
Website
Telephone
0161 834 1642
Location
Sellick Partnership
Queens Court
24 Queens Street
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M2 5HX
GB

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