Head of Legal Services - Eastleigh, United Kingdom - Eastleigh Borough Council

Eastleigh Borough Council
Eastleigh Borough Council
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Vacancy:


Post Title

  • Head of Legal Services & Data Protection Officer
    Directorate
  • Governance & Support
    Location
  • Eastleigh House
    Advert Close date
  • 24/04/2024
    Job description:

Job advert text

  • Head of Legal Services and Data Protection Officer
  • 37 Hours per week
  • Band 14 £63,036 £69,549
- (Permanent)

  • Do you want to make a difference?
  • At Eastleigh we are proud of what we have achieved. As a mediumsized district council with a £65 million turnover and big ambitions, we have delivered a range of major projects and initiatives ensuring we continue to be progressive and innovative in our approach, whilst delivering high quality service to our customers and the community.
  • Here at Eastleigh Borough Council we are committed to making a positive difference for all the residents, businesses and visitors to Eastleigh and we are proud to be delivering on our promise to lead and support Eastleigh Borough and its communities by developing a strong and sustainable economy that supports improved standards of living for residents; promoting thriving and healthy communities; and maintaining an attractive and sustainable environment that residents value.
  • The role
  • As the Council's most senior professional qualified solicitor you will be responsible for delivering a professional legal service, including procurement and insurance and supporting the Service Director
  • Governance and Support (Monitoring Officer) with ensuring the Council acts in the public interest through behaving with integrity and respecting the rule of law.
  • Please see Job Description for more information.
  • About you
  • You will be a member of Law Society/Bar Qualified lawyer or barrister and will have an extensive working knowledge of legal practices and methodologies. You will have a solid understanding of statutory and regulatory compliance and proven ability to undertake complex legal cases and provide expert advice on a range of matters within local government including data legislation. You will be able to lead and direct a team of professionals, think strategically and have solid interpersonal and communication skills.
  • About us
  • In return you will be working with a great team in an organisation that is truly committed to a flexible, inclusive and enjoyable work environment. We are passionate about personal and professional development for all staff, offering exceptional conditions of employment as an accredited Living Wage Employer, plus the chance to make a lasting difference to the community of Eastleigh.
  • Our benefits include:
  • 31 days annual leave Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
  • Places Leisure, Eastleigh 30% off Full Membership
  • Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme
  • Excellent working environment
  • If you have the skills, experience and motivation we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.Closing date: 24 April 2024
  • Interview date: To be confirmed***
    Employment & compensation:
    Employment type
  • Full time
    Employment status
  • Permanent
    Weekly contract hours
  • 37.00
    Salary band
  • 14
    Salary (£)
  • 63036
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