Croydon is London's second largest borough - full of brilliant and diverse people, businesses, and places. As a council we're going through tremendous change radically reshaping and renewing our organisation as a result of financial challenges. We are essentially building a brand new council, one that is focused on getting things right for its residents, while delivering very differently and within a sustainable financial envelope. 

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Business Team Leader with experience of managing staff and finance administration experience and/or qualifications, who is up for a challenge and understands the way in which an in-house legal or other professional service operates. The postholder will be responsible for finance operations, preparing legal recharges, contract performance and monitoring. 

The Legal Business Team Leader will also operationally manage the work of a team of support officers undertaking a range of general administration duties, including court bundling. As well as working on projects and supporting the Head of Legal Business in delivering on the Legal Services Improvement Action Plan.

Croydon Council is a hybrid working organisation and supports flexible and remote working. **Please note, the postholder will be required to work from our offices in Croydon a minimum of three days a week.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, we advise that you apply as soon as possible.

This is a re-advertisement, recent applicants need not apply.

About Us

Croydon Council’s priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key business plan outcomes:

•  Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
•  Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
•  Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home
•  People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
•  Croydon Council’s new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. 

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.

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

Closing date: 9th October 2025 @11:55pm