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: Civic Centre, St Peter''s Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE. Flexible working options (including hybrid)Job Ref: P1719About the roleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Leader in the Legal Shared Service Litigation and Regulatory 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 the Council''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 Shared Service, generally.Lead on complex legal matters, identifying potential areas of risk and liability and advising on solution focused strategies.Ensure Legal Shared Services 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 ..... full job details .....