https://jobs.co.uk/job/locum-head-of-legal-services-reed--13555007-ca7f-48a6-9b3a-db9bd6678272 RSS feed for Locum Head of Legal Services at Reed. en-gb Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:32:05 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/locum-head-of-legal-services-reed--13555007-ca7f-48a6-9b3a-db9bd6678272 https://jobs.co.uk/job/locum-head-of-legal-services-reed--13555007-ca7f-48a6-9b3a-db9bd6678272 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:52:28 GMT Location: Yorkshire | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Permanent | Locum Head of Legal South Yorkshire Hybrid Working 3-Month Initial Contract Immediate Start A Local Authority in South Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Locum Head of Legal to provide interim leadership and support during a period of absence. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior local government lawyer to join a well-established legal services team in a strategic leadership role. The Role As Locum Head of Legal, you will lead and oversee the Legal Services function, providing strategic legal advice and operational leadership across a broad range of local authority matters. You will have responsibility for teams covering: Property Procurement and Contracts Litigation Adult Social Care Children''s Social Care You will also provide oversight of: Information Governance Data Protection Subject Access Requests (SARs) Corporate Complaints The Practice Manager will report directly into this position. Requirements To be considered, you will have: Previous local government experience. Significant experience within a local authority legal services environment. Senior management experience, including leading and developing legal teams. A broad understanding of local government ... Permanent