Strategic Legal Manager

Lake Champlain Chamber

. Lead, drive and directly manage a number of Legal teams within Lancashire County Council .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timePreston • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £66,336 - £72,150 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Local Authority Governance, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements while leading multi-disciplined teams. Proven ability to develop and implement service governance strategies and effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

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Admitted Solicitor Or Barrister StatusHonours Degree In Relevant DisciplineExperience In Local Authority GovernanceManagement Of Multi-Disciplined TeamHigh Quality Service Provision

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Hard Skills

Legal FrameworksService Governance StrategyCompliance ManagementStakeholder EngagementTeam Leadership

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Practicing Certificate

Industry Keywords

Adult Social CareEducation LawEmployment LawSchools Appeal

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, drive and directly manage a number of Legal teams within Lancashire County Council
Act as key partner and stakeholder for Adults, Education and People Services
Lead development and implementation of service governance strategy
Provide senior direction to inform and guide service governance strategy
Ensure the council operates correctly and remains compliant with legal and regulatory requirements
Work with senior and statutory officers, elected members and political partners
Lead delivery of effective governance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ideally have an honours degree in a relevant discipline alongside admitted Solicitor or Barrister status (England and Wales) with a current practicing certificate
Excellent understanding of and experience of operating within the legal frameworks and requirements of Local Authority governance
Previous direct experience and knowledge of one of the legal disciplines managed by the role: Adult Social Care, Education, Employment or Schools Appeal
Previous experience of managing a multi-disciplined team
Demonstrative experience of being the driver of a high quality service provision
Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels

Benefits

Comp & perks

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Flexible working opportunities
Health and wellbeing support
Family-friendly policies
Financial and travel benefits
Training and development opportunities