Head of Legal Services needed in Widnes Paying £270 per day ref 137781 Full time hours on a temporarybasis Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Deputise for the Director of Legal and Democratic Services when required. Undertake responsibilities as Deputy Monitoring Officer. Contribute to the strategic development of the Legal Services Directorate. Establish and maintain high professional standards across legal practice areas. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and excellence. Legal Services Management Lead the delivery of comprehensive legal services to departments and wholly owned companies. Provide strategic legal advice on complex and high-profile matters. Ensure legal services are delivered efficiently, effectively, and in line with priorities. Monitor legal developments and advise Members, Directors, and senior officers on legislative and regulatory changes. Governance and Risk Provide legal input into governance arrangements, Cabinet and Committee reports, and decision-making processes. Attend meetings and provide legal advice when required. Identify and assess legal risks facing and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies. Support constitutional and corporate governance activities. Service and Financial Management Manage budgets and external legal expenditure. Ensure value for money through effective resource allocation and procurement of external legal services. Monitor service performance and identify opportunities for improvement. Utilise management information and performance data to support decision-making. People Leadership Lead, manage, motivate, and develop a professional legal team. Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities. Build a supportive and inclusive working environment. Implement HR policies and procedures effectively. Support succession planning and talent development across the service. Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain strong working relationships with: Elected Members Corporate Directors Senior Officers External legal advisers Strategic partners Regulatory bodies Represent the client in meetings, negotiations, and partnership forums. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please beprepared #J-18808-Ljbffr
Head of Legal Services in Halton employer: Essential Employment
As a leading organisation in homelessness prevention, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture that empowers our employees to make a meaningful impact in the community. Our team enjoys comprehensive training opportunities, competitive benefits, and the chance to work closely with various agencies and community groups, enhancing their professional growth while contributing to vital social change. Located in a vibrant area, our office provides a dynamic environment where innovation and compassion drive our mission to prevent homelessness.
