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About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Leader in the Legal Shared Service Litigation and Regulatory team.

This is a pivotal role, combining people management, strategic influence and specialist legal expertise. You will lead a talented team of legal professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, proactive and solution-focused legal advice that supports the Council’s priorities, protects its interests and helps deliver positive outcomes for our communities.

Working closely with senior officers, elected Members and partner councils, you will play a key role in shaping service delivery, managing complex and high-profile legal matters, and driving continuous improvement across the Legal Shared Service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, support and develop the Litigation and Regulatory team, fostering a high-performing, collaborative and customer-focused culture.
• Lead on complex legal and sensitive litigation and regulatory matters, identifying risks and liability and advising on solution focused strategies.
• Ensure Legal Shared Services provides proactive, pragmatic, robust and solution focused advice and a support service to all clients (internal and external).
• Monitor budgets for the Litigation and Regulatory team, looking for innovative and creative ways to save money whilst improving the services provided.
• Research, analyse, investigate and provide legal advice to councillors and to officers on any matter within the functions of the Council.
• Attend Member and Officer meetings as required, including meetings of the Council, Cabinet and Committees to ensure that decisions are lawful.

About You

We’re seeking a confident legal professional with:

• Proven track record in managing a legal team.
• Legal expertise and experience in Litigation and Regulatory law.
• Strong interpersonal and client management skills.
• A collaborative approach to working across councils and teams.

You will be dedicated about developing people, creating a positive and inclusive team culture, and delivering outstanding legal services that make a tangible difference to local communities.

Join us to make a positive impact in our community by putting sustainability at the heart of everything we do, while living our values of trust, care, collaboration, confidence and customer focus.

St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1, the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops, and restaurants. In short, it is a great place to live and work.

In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:

• 30.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.

Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers 

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Staff Parking Permit Reimbursement of professional fees
• Comprehensive development and training
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
• Access to discounts and benefits via online platform

Additional Information

Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post. Disclosure Checks
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check. English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here. For an informal discussion, please contact Paul McArthur, Principal Lead Lawyer – Litigation and Regulatory, at paul.mcarthur@stalbans.gov.uk or Sameera Khan, Head of Legal Shared Services, at Sameera.khan@stalbans.gov.uk

A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly. 

For full details and to learn more about us visit Jobs and Careers or email recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.

Closing date for applications: 11 August 2026.

Interviews are scheduled for:  Interviews are conducted throughout the application process; we encourage you to submit your applications as soon as possible.

NOTE:  We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Company: St. Albans City & District Council

Salary: £50,998 to £55,224

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Job Role: Team Leader