Litigation and Regulatory Team Leader

Job Ref: P1719Salary: £50,998 to £55,224 per annum, plus a Market Supplement of up to £5,000 depending on experience, plus Local Government Pension Scheme (pay award pending)Location: St AlbansWorking pattern: Permanent, full-time (37 hours per week), with flexible working options including hybrid workingRole overviewSt Albans City and District Council is looking for a Team Leader to join the Litigation and Regulatory team within the Legal Shared Service. This is a pivotal role combining people management, strategic influence and specialist legal expertise, working closely with senior officers, elected Members and partner councils to shape service delivery and manage complex, high-profile legal matters.What you''ll be doingLead, motivate, support and develop the Litigation and Regulatory team, building a collaborative and customer-focused cultureLead on complex and sensitive litigation and regulatory matters, identifying risk and liability and advising on solution-focused strategiesEnsure the Legal Shared Service provides proactive, pragmatic and robust advice and support to all clients, internal and externalMonitor the team''s budget, identifying ways to save money while improving the service providedResearch, analyse, investigate and provide legal advice to councillors and officers on matters within the Council''s functionsAttend Member and Officer meetings, including Council, Cabinet and Committee meetings, to help ensure decisions are lawfulWhat you''ll bringA proven ..... full job details .....