Job Introduction
Deputy Head of Legal
Salary: £75,132 - £80,781
Location: Lincoln / Hybrid
Closing Date: Sunday 22nd June 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 7th July 2025
Legal Services Lincolnshire (LSL) is one of the largest shared legal practices in the country, supporting seven public sector partners and delivering a high-quality, in-house legal service. We're now looking for an experienced senior legal professional to join our leadership team as Deputy Head of Legal.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal role where you’ll help shape the strategic direction of the service, lead expert legal teams, and provide high-level advice on complex and high-profile matters across public law, governance, and major programmes.
About the role:
As Deputy Head of Legal, you’ll work closely with the Head of Legal to lead the strategic and operational delivery of legal services across the Council and its partners. You’ll take responsibility for managing multi-disciplinary legal teams, advising on the most sensitive and complex issues, and acting as a source of senior expertise on public law and governance.
Your leadership will support the delivery of Council-wide priorities and major transformation programmes. You’ll also play a vital role in supporting Monitoring Officers across partner authorities and may be appointed Deputy Monitoring Officer in their absence.
What we’re looking for:
We're seeking a senior qualified solicitor or barrister with at least seven years' post-qualification experience, ideally gained within an in-house local authority legal service. You’ll bring a strong track record of managing legal teams and delivering expert legal advice in complex, high-risk situations.
We’re looking for someone who thrives on challenge, builds credibility quickly, and is motivated by public service and collaborative working. Strategic thinking, political astuteness, and an enabling, solutions-focussed approach will be key.
Why join us?
A leadership role in a large, well-established public sector legal service
An agile, hybrid working culture with a blend of office and remote work
The chance to shape how legal services support transformation across Lincolnshire
Supportive colleagues and opportunities for ongoing professional development
Generous local government pension scheme and holiday entitlement
For a confidential conversation or to find out more about the role, please contact Lisa Tremble at:
Lisa.Tremble@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Please read the JD fully before applying.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Politically Restricted Position
Under The Local Government and Housing Act 1989, as amended by the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, this post has been identified as 'politically restricted'. Further information on the Council’s Politically Restricted Posts Policy can be viewed here.
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