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Head of Legal Shared Service

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Job ID:

36110

Practice Area(s):

Governance, Management

Role:

Head of Department
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Employment Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Posted:

14.07.2025

Employer type:

Local Authority
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Job Description:

Up to £89k per annum
 
Are you ready to take on a high-profile leadership role at the heart of two forward-thinking local authorities? We’re looking for a high-performing legal professional to drive a culture of continuous improvement in our Legal Shared Service – a critical function that supports our senior leadership teams in delivering bold, transformative projects and achieving ambitious corporate objectives.
 
In this pivotal role, you’ll champion effective governance and ensure our legal services remain robust, responsive, and continuously evolving to keep pace with change. You’ll lead a talented in-house team, commission expert external advice when needed, and provide trusted counsel to colleagues and councillors alike.
 
If you’re a strategic, solutions-focused leader with a proven track record of navigating complex stakeholder environments, we want to hear from you.
 
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rob Naylor or Ben Cox on 0121 592 2165. For further information, and to apply, please click below.

Closing date for applications: 10 August 2025
Preliminary interviews: 20 August 2025
Final interviews: 3 September 2025

For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.
 
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St Albans City and District Council and Watford Borough Council.
United Kingdom

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St Albans City and District Council and Watford Borough Council.
United Kingdom
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Head of Legal Shared Service

col-narrow-left   

Job ID:

36110

Practice Area(s):

Governance, Management

Role:

Head of Department
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Posted:

14.07.2025

Employer type:

Local Authority
col-wide   

Job Description:

Up to £89k per annum
 
Are you ready to take on a high-profile leadership role at the heart of two forward-thinking local authorities? We’re looking for a high-performing legal professional to drive a culture of continuous improvement in our Legal Shared Service – a critical function that supports our senior leadership teams in delivering bold, transformative projects and achieving ambitious corporate objectives.
 
In this pivotal role, you’ll champion effective governance and ensure our legal services remain robust, responsive, and continuously evolving to keep pace with change. You’ll lead a talented in-house team, commission expert external advice when needed, and provide trusted counsel to colleagues and councillors alike.
 
If you’re a strategic, solutions-focused leader with a proven track record of navigating complex stakeholder environments, we want to hear from you.
 
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rob Naylor or Ben Cox on 0121 592 2165. For further information, and to apply, please click below.

Closing date for applications: 10 August 2025
Preliminary interviews: 20 August 2025
Final interviews: 3 September 2025

For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.