Our Lexcel accredited Legal Team is looking for a Team Manager who will also undertake the role of Deputy Monitoring Officer.

You will be required to provide commercially aware legal advice to internal and external clients, as well as advising on a range of governance issues. You will be required to provide managerial support to the Legal Team Leaders and Legal Apprentice, as well as providing direction for other staff as appropriate.

It is also an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop the team as a business unit and maximise income generation opportunities.

In order to be considered for this exciting role you must be a qualified Solicitor who holds or is eligible to hold a Solicitor’s practising certificate. Recent experience in contracts and procurement is essential and knowledge of the following areas is desirable: Local authority governance; Construction and regeneration projects; Business planning, marketing and income generation.

• 36.25 hrs per week with an annual salary of £56,883 - £61,520 (including market supplement enhancement)
• £4326.52 per annum for Deputy Monitoring Officer Duties
• Car allowance £4,291 per annum
• Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working
• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years (full time equivalent)
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 25% employer’s contribution
• Employee benefits programme’ including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses
• Continued training and development opportunities

Interested...? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Kate Hiller (Head of Legal and Support Services and Monitoring Officer) at kate.hiller@nwleicestershire.gov.uk or 01530 454379, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.

Applications must be made using the on-line application process.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date: 16 February 2025

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