Locum Legal Services Manager

An excellent opportunity for a Legal Services Manager has arisen to join an established legal team within a Local Authority in the East Midlands. Our client can initially offer a 3 month contract on a full-time basis with a strong possibility of extension beyond this initial period.

Applications are welcome from Qualified Solicitors, Barristers or Legal Executives with previous experience working as a Legal Services Manager/Head of Legal within a Local Authority.

Duties may include:

• Performance managing a Legal Department of approximately 10 Lawyers, as well as providing general support and guidance as required
• Providing corporate and strategic legal advice to the board and senior politician
• Acting as Deputy Monitoring Officer in charge of Governance Compliance Constitutional powers & FOI/DP

This position offers a daily rate of £450 - £550 per day.

To apply for this position, please contact Philippa Turner or Lauren Watts at Venn Group on 0121 616 0660 or email midlandslegal@venngroup.com.

At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to all applications individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Venn Group aim to achieve the highest standards so you can be assured your application will be handled with professionalism and care.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.