Head of Legal Services and Deputy Monitoring Officer

Public Law Jobs; Woking; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job description

Head of Legal Services and Deputy Monitoring Officer

Job ID:

34717

Practice Area(s):

Governance, Management

Location:

South-East (exc London)

Role:

Head of Department

Employment Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Posted:

07.03.2025

Employer type:

Local Authority

Job Description:

£76,440 to £90,509 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience) plus a flexible benefits allowance of up to £3,731 and vehicle allowance of up to £2,600 per annum.

Woking is changing. We are clear about the huge challenges that face Woking Borough Council and have a plan in place to deliver the change required to ensure our organisation is fit for the future. Our residents and communities need us and we are completely committed to shaping the future of our borough, together.

As our new Head of Legal Services, you will lead the Legal Services team and ensure that the team provides sound, clear advice and support to councillors and officers. You will be one of the principal legal advisors to successfully deliver our priorities. You will report to the Director of Legal and Democratic Services and will deputise for the Director of Legal and Democratic Services and Monitoring when required. You will advise at a senior level across a wide range of disciplines, drawing on other legal expertise within your team or from external counsel when required.

Alongside your professional legal expertise, it is important that you can also demonstrate highly effective leadership skills to create a team environment that supports ongoing professional development of colleagues in pursuit of outstanding performance. You should be able to establish positive working relationships across the council and will exemplify the principles of good governance, good management, and good organisational culture.

You will need to be admitted as a solicitor or barrister with appropriate or eligible to obtain the relevant certificate, have post-qualification experience, and be able to demonstrate a high level of legal expertise, with a sound knowledge of local government law. You should be able to manage competing priorities well, drawing on highly developed communication and relationship management skills to influence and negotiate effectively.

We are looking for an inspiring leader with the vision, the ability to enthuse and motivate people, and the skills to work effectively with a wide range of partners and stakeholders.

We can offer you the chance to develop your career in a friendly team within our progressive authority, a generous flexi-time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits.

Closing date: 23 March 2025 at 23:59
Interview date: 3 April 2025

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Employer Info

Woking Borough Council
South-East (exc London), United Kingdom