Jobs in London - Deputy Director of Legal Services & DMO • North London

Company: Service Care Solutions

North London

Service Care Legal are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Deputy Director of Legal Services to join a London Borough Council on a contract basis. As a key member of the Law and Governance Management Team, you will play a pivotal part in leading the delivery of high-quality legal services that meet the evolving needs of the council and the community we serve. ROLE: Deputy Director of Legal Services and DMOCONTRACT: 3 months (with potential for extension), 36 hours per weekRATE: £446.99 per day umbrella / £396.94 pd PAYE inc. holiday pay / £354.17pd PAYE exc. holiday payLOCATION: North London Please note that this opportunity would require office attendance at least 2 days per week. The Role As Deputy Director, you will be responsible for driving the strategic direction of our Legal Services, ensuring that we are effective, efficient, and aligned with the council's requirements. Your leadership and vision will be instrumental in shaping the future of our service, and you will be expected to:Proactively lead, manage, and organize the workflows of the service to achieve exceptional resultsProvide operational and strategic vision, strong leadership, and support to the teamFoster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvementEnsure the service is delivered in a cost-effective and efficient mannerRaise the profile of Islington Council Legal Services through collaborative working, professional networking, and innovative solutionsAct as the Deputy Monitoring Officer for the CouncilThe Person A qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with extensive PQE within the public sectorExperience of working within a leadership capacity within a legal servicesA proven track-record of delivering cost saving across a public sector legal departmentIf this sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.