Interim Legal Services Manager

nYou will be joining one of the largest in-house local authority legal teams in the UK, the team provides high-quality legal services across multiple local authorities and combined authorities, supporting a wide range of public sector functions. This opportunity sits within a significant and wide-ranging legal division covering key service areas across people, place and regulatory matters. Adults Social Care and Education, Employment and General Law, Housing, Litigation, and Regulatory & Licensing.nAs Interim Head of Legal, you will provide strategic leadership across the group, reporting directly to the Assistant Director. You will also deputise as required at a senior level, representing Legal Services internally and externally.nYou will lead and oversee a broad portfolio of complex legal work, ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple disciplines. The role requires strong corporate leadership, effective stakeholder management, and the ability to manage competing priorities and projects simultaneously.Proven experience operating at a senior level within a local authority legal environment nt Significant experience handling complex legal matters across one or more areas of people, place and regulation nt Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with relevant litigation rightsExperience managing multiple projects to tight deadlines and budgets while maintaining exceptional quality standards nt A track record of building and maintaining effective client relationships, often involving sensitive issues nt Experience leading multidisciplinary legal teams within a large and complex organisationHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays…