Job Description

Salary

46,784 to 51,679 (including 12% market supplement) plus 4,140 per annum car allowance

Contractual hours

36.25

Basis

Full time

Region

East Midlands

Package

Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme, Employee benefits programme'

Date posted

26/09/2025

Legal Team Leader (Contentious)

Salary: 46,784 to 51,679 (including 12% market supplement) plus 4,140 per annum car allowance

We are looking for a confident and capable solicitor to lead a small, talented team and manage a varied contentious caseload. This is a great opportunity for a litigator who enjoys problem-solving and is ready to take a step into management.

The role offers significant autonomy and variety. You will: Manage two members of staff in your service, lead on complex matters in litigation with the support of Counsel where necessary, have the opportunity to learn new areas of law, work in collaboration with other department heads to optimise efficiencies across the service, oversee quality assurance and performance standards across the legal function.

Prior management experience is welcomed but is not essential for this role.

Applicants evidencing ambition to take the next step in their career are encouraged to apply.


36.25 hours per week with some evening work for committee meetings Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working 34 days holiday (including bank holidays and an extra statutory day) increasing to 38 days after 5 years Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 25% employer's contribution Employee benefits programme' including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses Continued training and development opportunities




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To apply or find out more, please get in touch with our recruitment partners at Venn Group; Nicholas Stoate, nstoate@venngroup.com 07703 832834 or Will Pardoe, wpardoe@venngroup.com 07441 916437

We are interviewing on a rolling basis and encourage early applications. The opportunity will be closed as soon as we have found a suitable candidate.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means, visit:

Devolution - North West Leicestershire District Council

and email hr@nwleicestershire.gov.uk if you have any questions.