Job Description

This Job posting is only open to Internal Applicants at Brent Council

Salary range: 77,264 - 90,186 p.a. inc. London weighting
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time

Head of Law - Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent's diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

The Post

The post will include:


Wide range of internal and external contacts including directors, senior managers, elected members, professional bodies, partner organisations and government functions involving the use of a wide range of interpersonal skills. Partner other local authorities, public sector organisations and agencies, local businesses Wide, the voluntary sector and other stakeholders. Developing partnership working with key external stakeholders across the public, private and voluntary sectors. Management and leadership of a high performance team. Lead role in the development of the council's services in this area. Operates within a framework set by Corporate and Departmental Management teams but with considerable freedom to shape services. Leads on policy and development and ensures implementation of new legislative requirements. Ensures high professional standards Lead and develop key areas including (but not limited to) Childcare, Housing, Adult Social Care, Litigation,

The Person

The post is for a lawyer who is looking for the next step in their legal career and really wants to come on board to make a difference within Legal Services. The postholder will lead the litigation arm of the Service - The expectation is that the postholder will build on the award winning success of the Service and undertake the requirements of the .
The Postholder is expected to have experience at a Senior Leadership level and have proven experience of working collaboratively to help supervise and run a large team in a complex organisation.

Our Offer to You

In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:


27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service Very generous employer pension contribution Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week (laptop provided) A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave Access to affordable parking nearby Access to our Zipcar scheme Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling Season ticket loan for public transport Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers.
Closing date: 3 November 2025 (23:59)

Additional Information

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.

This position is only open to current employees of Brent Council or Temporary Agency Workers currently working in Brent Council. External candidates are not permitted to apply for internal only roles.Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.


We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.


As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including "non-visible" disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@brent.gov.uk