Litigation and Regulatory Team Leader

Salary: £50,998 to £55,224 inclusive annual salary + Local Government Pension Scheme (Pay Award Pending) Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37 hours per week) Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire. Flexible working options (including hybrid) About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Leader in our client''s Litigation and Regulatory legal team. This pivotal role will predominantly: Lead, support, develop and manage the Litigation and Regulatory team, andEnsure the delivery of proactive, robust, high quality and specialist legal advice on Litigation and Regulatory legal matters. In addition, the postholder will support the achievement of our client''s corporate plan, projects and aims and ensure the delivery of high-quality customer service from the in-house team, external solicitors and from counsel. Key Responsibilities: Lead, support and develop the Litigation and Regulatory team and contribute to the development of the legal services team, generally.Lead on complex legal matters, identifying potential areas of risk and liability and advising on solution focused strategies.Ensure the legal services team provides proactive, pragmatic, robust and solution focused advice and a support service to all clients (internal and external).Monitor budgets for the Litigation and Regulatory team, looking for innovative and creative ways to save money whilst improving the services provided.Research, analyse, investigate and provide legal advice to councillors and to officers ..... full job details .....