Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, UK Interim Head of Legal (Major Projects & Governance)The core focus is to provide and ensure the provision of a comprehensive legal service to the third parties including legal advice and representation:in relation to the high profile, politically sensitive and high value capital projects (including construction and regeneration). company law advice in relation to the owned companies and other corporate delivery models. local authority governance combined authority governance and projects.under contract to the Legal and Democratic Services external clientsThe worker will be provided with support from the Assistant Director for Legal Services with some of the specialist and niche areas such as Harbours etc.The Legal Service is part of Legal and Democratic Services (LDS) within the Chief Executives Group. The organisation provides a range of services to the North Yorkshire area, and the role of the Legal Service is to support the provision by providing a comprehensive and efficient legal service.The nature of the work requires a flexible and versatile approach as it will change from time to time in response to the changing needs, and its developing initiatives. The post is required to work with colleagues and Members at every level within the organisation, with external clients and partners, and to manage the performance of staff within its responsibility. The budget of the service is in part dependent on income from external sources and the post must play its part in ensuring successful income generation, and in ensuring compliance with Law Society Professional Standards, and the achievement of Lexcel accreditation.Qualified lawyers must have a practising certificate.This is a politically restricted post as defined by the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.The assigned worker will be responsible for:The provision of a comprehensive, efficient, and effective legal service to the organisation, and external clients, and the management and supervision of the Corporate Services Team in providing that service.A comprehensive legal service includes the following:The development of the legal service provided in the above areas to the organisation and all clients in accordance with the requirements of the Service Plan.The preparation and presentation of cases in courts, tribunals, and inquiries.The instruction of Counsel and attendance with CounselThe interviewing of witnesses and preparation of statements of evidence.Attendance and advice at meetings.Joining project teams for the delivery of significant projects.Undertaking research and providing written or verbal advice.Attending Officer and Member meetings, or meetings of external client organisations to give legal advice as necessary.Drafting and/or advising on Executive reports and minutes.The preparation and presentation of appropriate training.Monitoring legislation and case law developments and advising the Organisation and Directorates and clients accordingly.Applicants must have:Knowledge of Local Government law areas.Expertise in law in some of the main subject areas of responsibility e.g., regeneration projects, large scale infrastructure development, construction projects, joint ventures/partnerships and other commercial transactions and associated litigationKnowledge of local government and administrative structuresExtensive post qualification experience of providing legal advice support and representation in a local government contextExperience of managing a team of staff.Substantial advocacy experience in courts, tribunals, or inquiries.Working in a corporate and political context.Attendance at committees to report and adviseProfessional QualificationsEducated to degree standard or equivalent Solicitor or barrister or equivalent qualification£30.19 per hour3-6 month contractHybrid / Northallerton - There will be some requirement to attend the office in Northallerton, however hybrid working from other offices and including from home is available.TPBN1_UKTJ