Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Legal Interim Specialist on behalf of Luton Borough Council.Main purpose of position:Seeking a highly experienced Interim Legal Specialist to lead a comprehensive review of our legal services over a period of approximately 3 months. This interim role is central to identifying opportunities to transform, improve efficiency, scope service re-design and drive value for money across our legal services.Successful candidate will provide strategic insight, benchmark against best practice and recommend a future operating model, please see programme delivery for details of expectations of role.You will be responsible to: Understand current operating model (structure, processes and procedures), including bench marking against other Local Authorities. And what work is undertaken within legal that should and could be done within departments to relieve pressure on valuable Legal resources. Consider whether the current operating model is adequately resourced to support the corporate and strategic vision of Luton 2040. Understand all budget spend on legal services (i.e. total council spend - internal and external), with a focus on developing a fit for purpose future budget in line with the new Target Operating Model. Review and evaluate one-off spends on external expertise and the value for money. A review of funding from internal departments to evaluate value for money and if needs are being met or more funding is required. A clear view of current ..... full job details .....