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Location: Halton Borough Council
Contract: Initial 6-month contract (with potential extension)
Hours: 3 days per week (some weeks may require additional days), at least 1 day on-site

Halton Borough Council is seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Lead Solicitor to shape the future of our legal services.

Our legal team is currently facing several challenges, including:

Difficulty recruiting for key roles.
High volumes of incoming work from internal client departments.
A significant budgetary overspend, driven by reliance on locum staff to meet demand.This project aims to develop a sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective delivery model for the Council's legal services.

The Role

As Project Lead Solicitor, you will:

Lead the next phase of the project, including implementing an interim structure and modernising systems and working practices.
Develop fully costed options for the future delivery of legal services.
Explore innovative solutions, such as:
Internal restructuring to enhance efficiency.
Process reviews to drive improvements.
Establishing a trading company for legal services.
Leveraging partnerships with other local authority legal teams.
Proposals for improved recruitment, hiring, and reward strategies.We encourage a blue-sky thinking approach, and no preferred option has yet been determined. Your insights and leadership will be pivotal in delivering a modern, effective legal service within a sustainable budget.

About You

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with:

Extensive experience in both public and private sector legal services.
A proven track record of leading organisational change and service transformation.
Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including senior management and Elected Members.
A creative and strategic mindset, capable of driving innovative solutions to complex challenges.

What We Offer

Competitive daily rate.
Flexible part-time schedule with opportunities to work remotely.
The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the delivery of legal services in a challenging but rewarding environment.Connect2Halton is a trading style of Halton & Kent Commercial Services LLP- A joint venture between Halton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Halton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates