Head of Legal Shared Service
Salary: up to £89,000 (inclusive of allowance)
Reference: A000635
About the role
Are you ready to take on a high-profile leadership role at the heart of two forward-thinking local authorities? We’re looking for a high-performing legal professional to drive a culture of continuous improvement in our Legal Shared Service – a critical function that supports our senior leadership teams in delivering bold, transformative projects and achieving ambitious corporate objectives.
In this pivotal role, you’ll champion effective governance and ensure our legal services remain robust, responsive, and continuously evolving to keep pace with change. You’ll lead a talented in-house team, commission expert external advice when needed, and provide trusted counsel to colleagues and councillors alike.
If you’re a strategic, solutions-focused leader with a proven track record of navigating complex stakeholder environments, we want to hear from you.
Indicative Timetable
Closing date for applications: Midnight Sunday 10 August 2025
Preliminary interviews: Wednesday 20 August 2025
Final interviews: Wednesday 3 September 2025Please let us know if there are any interview dates within the indicative timetable on which you are likely to be unavailable.
To arrange an informal conversation about this role, please contact:
Rob Naylor
Email: rnaylor@faerfield.co.uk
Phone: 0121 312 3755Ben Cox
Email: bcox@faerfield.co.uk
Phone: 0121 312 3755
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