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Head of Commercial Regulatory Housing and Litigation Legal Team
Posted 1 day ago by 1752163927
£70 Per hour
Outside
Hybrid
Greater Manchester
Summary: The Head of Commercial Regulatory Housing and Litigation Legal Team will lead a professional legal team within a Local Authority in Greater Manchester, providing legal advice and support across various council services. This interim role involves managing a team of nine legal professionals and handling complex cases in areas such as contracts, litigation, and housing. The position requires strong leadership skills and a background in local government law. The role offers a hybrid or remote working arrangement for a duration of 3 months or more.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a team of 9 legal professionals, including Senior Solicitors, Solicitors, Legal Officers, and Apprentices.
- Provide legal advice and support across various areas, including contracts, civil and criminal litigation, prosecutions, employment, and housing.
- Handle a caseload in at least one or two complex legal areas.
- Support the team in delivering effective legal services to the Council.
Key Skills:
- Strong leadership skills and ability to manage difficult situations.
- Team player with a flexible approach to work.
- Strong client care skills and ability to market the council's services.
- Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Chartered Legal Executive with a current Practising Certificate.
- Experience in a local government setting.
Salary (Rate): £70 per hour
City: Greater Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Legal
Head of Commercial Regulatory Housing and Litigation Legal Team
Location: Greater Manchester
Working: Hybrid or Remote
Duration: 3 months +
Sellick Partnership is working with a Local Authority based in Greater Manchester to source an interim Head of Commercial Regulatory Housing and Litigation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an amazing legal team. As Head of Commercial Regulatory Housing and Litigation Legal Team you will be an integral part of a professional legal team delivering legal advice and support to all aspects of the Council's services.
Key duties:
This exciting position will be managing a team of 9, including Senior Solicitors, Solicitors, Legal Officers, and Apprentices. The team covers a wide range of areas, including contracts, civil and criminal litigation, prosecutions, employment, and housing.
The successful candidate will be able to handle a caseload in at least one, preferably two of the above areas of the higher and more complex spectrum and will be responsible for supporting the team with all the above areas.
Ideal requirements:
The ideal candidate is someone who can demonstrate strong leadership skills and be confident and robust in managing difficult situations. You will be a team player, have a flexible approach to work and possess strong client care skills and be able to market the council's services effectively and efficiently.
You will be a qualified Solicitor/Barrister/ Chartered Legal Executive with a current Practising Certificate and experience in a local government setting.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit your CV via this page or alternatively, contact Jennifer McPhail in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.
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