Head of Legal
- Employer
- Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited
- Location
- England, South East England
- Salary
- £500 - £700 per day
- Closing date
- 15 Jun 2022
- Reference
- 924717
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- Practice area
- Other
- Contract type
- Locum/Contract
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 6 years, 7 years+
- Position
- Legal executive, Solicitor
- Sector
- Public sector/Charities
Job Details
Locum Head of Legal
6 months+
South East
Local Authority
Hybrid Working
£500 -700 per day
Full Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Legal to join a Local Authority in the South East of England for an initial 6 month period with the view this could be extended further.
The successful Head of Legal will ideally be able to go into the office 1-2 days per week, working on a hybrid working model.
Candidates must be a qualified lawyer and will ideally have previous management experience within Local Government.
As a Head of Legal, your role will include, but is not limited to:
- Providing leadership and supporting the corporate governance of the Council
- To work closely with Elected Members and provide leadership, guidance and direction to colleagues within the Legal and Democratic Services function, including Elections and Information Governance
- To be the Council's principal legal advisor and the Council's Monitoring Officer
- To ensure that Council contracts, policies and procedures, including election issues, are in accordance with the latest developments of both national and European legislation (whilst relevant).
The successful Head of Legal will be joining highly rated and professional Local Authority, so apply NOW to ensure you do not miss this new opportunity!
If interested in the role and want to know more, please contact Laura Smith at our Manchester office now on 0161 834 1642 or laura.smith@sellickpartnership.co.uk , to find out more about this great opportunity.
Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including underrepresented and disadvantaged groups and those with disabilities.
Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
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
- Website
- http://www.sellickpartnership.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 0161 834 1642
- Location
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Sellick Partnership
Queens Court
24 Queens Street
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M2 5HX
GB
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