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Interim Head of Legal

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online | Manchester, United Kingdom | Posted June 23, 2026

Position Overview

Your newpany
You will be joining one of the largest in-house local authority legal teams in the UK, the team provides high-quality legal services across multiple local authorities andbined authorities, supporting a wide range of public sector functions. This opportunity sits within a significant and wide-ranging legal division covering key service areas across people, place and regulatory matters. The division brings together five specialist teams: Adults Social Care and Education, Employment and General Law, Housing, Litigation, and Regulatory & Licensing.

Your new role
As Interim Head of Legal, you will provide strategic leadership across the group, reporting directly to the Assistant Director. You will also deputise as required at a senior level, representing Legal Services internally and externally.
You will lead and oversee a broad portfolio ofplex legal work, ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple disciplines. The role requires strong ...

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