Permanent Contract
Full Time
36.25 Hours Per Week
We believe in Basildon as a place of opportunity where hard work and community contribution are the signposts for success. A Basildon where our children and young people can flourish, enjoying fulfilling and active lives of aspiration and achievement. A Basildon we can all be proud of with a safe, clean public realm, regenerated town centres, high quality public services and outstanding infrastructure. This is our blueprint for Basildon.
We’re looking for an experienced Legal Services Manager to lead the Council’s Legal Services – including managing our Legal, data protection and information governance functions and acting as the Council’s Deputy Monitoring Officer. Reporting to the Assistant Director Legal & Democracy you’ll provide high-level legal expertise to the Council’s leadership team, senior officers, and elected councillors while also leading the service to ensure that high quality advice is provided that is delivered effectively, efficiently and timely to keep the Council safe from litigation.
A fully qualified solicitor or barrister with a current practising certificate, you will be an effective and experienced manager, with demonstrable extensive relevant experience, at a senior level.
Applications close: 15 December 2024
For further information please review the Job profile.