Litigation and Regulatory Team Leader

Job Ref: P1719Salary: £50,998 to £55,224 per annum, plus a Market Supplement of up to £5,000 depending on experience, plus Local Government Pension Scheme (pay award pending)Location: St AlbansWorking pattern: Permanent, full-time (37 hours per week), with flexible working options including hybrid workingRole overviewSt Albans City and District Council is looking for a Team Leader to join the Litigation and Regulatory team within the Legal Shared Service. This is a pivotal role combining people management, strategic influence and specialist legal expertise, working closely with senior officers, elected Members and partner councils to shape service delivery and manage complex, high-profile legal matters.What you'll be doing

• Lead, motivate, support and develop the Litigation and Regulatory team, building a collaborative and customer-focused culture
• Lead on complex and sensitive litigation and regulatory matters, identifying risk and liability and advising on solution-focused strategies
• Ensure the Legal Shared Service provides proactive, pragmatic and robust advice and support to all clients, internal and external
• Monitor the team's budget, identifying ways to save money while improving the service provided
• Research, analyse, investigate and provide legal advice to councillors and officers on matters within the Council's functions
• Attend Member and Officer meetings, including Council, Cabinet and Committee meetings, to help ensure decisions are lawful

What you'll bring

• A proven track record of 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

What's on offer

• 30.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service), plus bank holidays - pro rata for part-time working patterns
• 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 an online platform

Additional informationSt Albans is a Disability Confident employer and guarantees an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the role.This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check. The ability to converse easily with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this role.Closing date for applications: 11 August 2026. Interviews are held throughout the application process, so early applications are encouraged.You may have experience of the following: Litigation Manager, Legal Team Manager, Senior Litigation Solicitor, Head of Litigation, Legal Services Manager, Principal Lawyer, Regulatory Team Leader, Legal Team Leader, Litigation and Regulatory Manager, Senior Solicitor - LitigationREF-