Interim Legal Services Manager

n You 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. n As 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.n You 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 n Significant experience handling complex legal matters across one or more areas of people, place and regulation n 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 n A track record of building and maintaining effective client relationships, often involving sensitive issues n 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…