Head of Legal

Head of Legal Rate: £550-£600 per day - Negotiable DOE Contract Length: 6-month initial contract London Borough Council Flexible Hybrid Working Spencer Clarke Group have partnered with a well-regarded London Borough Council who are looking to appoint a Head of Legal to offer strategic guidance and lead on complex legal matters. The successful candidate will be a trusted advisor to senior officers and Members, leading a high-performing team that provides clear, pragmatic, and solution-driven legal advice on complex matters affecting the Council's People services. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the People Division within Legal Services, ensuring efficient, high-quality delivery of legal support in Social Care (Adults and Children), Education, and Litigation. Provide strategic direction, professional supervision, and development opportunities to a team of experienced lawyers and legal officers. Oversee complex and high-profile cases, ensuring sound risk management and adherence to statutory and procedural frameworks. About You Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX entitled to practice in England and Wales. Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a large legal team, managing resources effectively and maintaining high standards of service. Financial and performance management experience, with a record of achieving targets and ensuring value for money. If you're interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the details below: (phone number removed) Our legal specialist, Max, has extensive experience across all areas of the legal market and recruits for positions at every level - from legal assistants and paralegals through to Directors of Legal and Monitoring Officers. If this particular role isn't quite right for you, but you'd like to explore other opportunities, please get in touch using the contact details above for a confidential discussion about the market. We are also proud to offer a market-leading referral scheme, with rewards of up to £300. If you know someone who might be a great fit for this or another legal role, simply ask them to send their CV to Max - and don't forget to include your own details so we can ensure you receive your referral bonus if they are successful. INDSCGMC