Legal Team Leader - Planning and Regulatory
Based in the heart of Warwickshire, Stratford‑on‑Avon District Council’s headquarters are located in William Shakespeare’s hometown. With a resident population of over 135,000 and a major tourist destination, we provide public services to residents, businesses and visitors across this magnificent region.
About Us
We are proud to deliver high‑quality services across a dynamic portfolio, with a team of dedicated professionals who work with passion and purpose.
Benefits
- A minimum of 25 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays
- Hybrid working arrangements with up to 60% of hours working from home (role dependent)
- Flexi‑time scheme for better work‑life balance
- Health Cash Plan for medical and dental expenses
- Eye test voucher scheme
- Everyone Active gym membership discount
- Training and Development opportunities
- Payment of one professional subscription fee
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to free Will writing services
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Salary Sacrifice schemes (e.g., Cycle to Work)
- Free town centre parking
What to Expect in the Role
You will lead and manage a team of lawyers providing legal advice and support to both Stratford‑on‑Avon District Council and Warwick District Council. You will coach your team, build a positive culture, develop relationships with stakeholders, and ensure the delivery of high‑quality services that positively impact the lives of those we serve.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Overall day‑to‑day management of 5 lawyers
- Manage the effective delivery of the Council’s Legal services within your Team area
- Manage and deliver effectively a personal caseload of legal matters including complex and/or sensitive nature
- Responsible and accountable for the performance of the services within your Team, providing leadership, championing a ‘can‑do’ approach, flexibility, team working and continuous improvement
- Attendance at Council Committees
What You’ll Need
- Significant experience in at least one legal area covered by the team (planning, licensing, housing, civil and criminal litigation)
- Leadership, people‑management or supervisory skills, or evidence of a commitment to developing these skills
- Basic understanding of administrative and corporate law as it relates to local government
- Excellent standard of written and verbal communication
Contact
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Sue Mullins, Legal Services Manager, at 01789 260975 or email sue.mullins@stratford-dc.gov.uk.
Applications will close at midnight on Monday 5 January 2026, and interviews will be held week beginning 19 January 2026.
The Council is committed to equality of opportunity and aims to create a welcoming, inclusive workplace where we are all able to bring our whole selves to work and perform at our best.
Additional Information
- Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
- Employment type: Full‑time
- Job function: Management and Manufacturing
- Industries: Human Resources Services
