Interim Head of Legal Services

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Job ID:

38165

Practice Area(s):

Generalist, Governance, Management, Practice Management

Location:

Yorkshire 
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Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

03.02.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary:

500 - 600
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Job Description:

Interim Head of Legal Services

Location: Yorkshire (Hybrid)

A Yorkshire-based local authority is seeking an Interim Head of Legal Services to lead its legal function during a key period.

The role will involve providing strategic legal advice to senior officers and members, overseeing governance and high-risk matters, and managing a multidisciplinary legal team.
 

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the council’s legal services function

  • Provide strategic legal advice to senior stakeholders and elected members

  • Ensure effective governance, compliance, and risk management

Requirements:

  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive

  • Senior legal management experience within local government

  • Strong leadership and governance expertise

Interested or know someone suitable?
0161 470 5505
pat.mckeown@vividresourcing.com

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Interim Head of Legal Services

col-narrow-left   

Job ID:

38165

Practice Area(s):

Generalist, Governance, Management, Practice Management

Location:

Yorkshire 
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

03.02.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary:

500 - 600
col-wide   

Job Description:

Interim Head of Legal Services

Location: Yorkshire (Hybrid)

A Yorkshire-based local authority is seeking an Interim Head of Legal Services to lead its legal function during a key period.

The role will involve providing strategic legal advice to senior officers and members, overseeing governance and high-risk matters, and managing a multidisciplinary legal team.
 

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the council’s legal services function

  • Provide strategic legal advice to senior stakeholders and elected members

  • Ensure effective governance, compliance, and risk management

Requirements:

  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive

  • Senior legal management experience within local government

  • Strong leadership and governance expertise

Interested or know someone suitable?
0161 470 5505
pat.mckeown@vividresourcing.com