Legal Services Manager

Legal Services Manager

Package £61,356 - £68,964 (including market supplement)

Hybrid (c. 1 day/week on-site)

Step into leadership without stepping away from the law.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a well-regarded in-house legal team while still doing the work you enjoy. Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council is looking for a Legal Services Manager to take on a senior, hands-on role combining complex legal work with team leadership.

You don’t need to be an established manager. You do need the confidence and capability to step up.

Why this role stands out

• 70% hands-on legal work – stay close to the law
• Real scope to shape the team – not just maintain it
• Flexible hybrid working – no rigid office policy
• Exposure to senior leadership & governance
• £10,000 market supplement on top of base salary

The role

You’ll lead a small, experienced legal team while acting as the lead lawyer in either Planning, Property or Commercial contracts. Alongside your own caseload, you will:

• Advise on corporate and governance matters
• Support major projects and development work
• Attend senior meetings and committees
• Mentor and develop junior staff
• Help shape a more resilient, future-ready legal service

About you

• Qualified solicitor (planning, property, or commercial)
• Strong technical grounding and sound judgement
• Interested in stepping into a visible leadership role
• Open to broadening beyond your specialism
• Organised, pragmatic, and collaborative

The team & environment

The council has recently been recognised as “ambitious and forward-looking” with a strong reputation for delivery and community impact. You’ll lead a close-knit team including planning, property and litigation lawyers, alongside junior support. The work is varied and often project-driven, spanning regeneration, housing, and a wide range of in-house services. This is a council that punches above its weight, with strong leadership and a genuinely supportive culture.

Package

• Salary of £51,356 – £58,964
• £10,000 market supplement
• Local Government Pension (21.9% employer contribution)
• Flexible hybrid working
• Relocation package available