Litigation and Regulatory Team Leader

Job Ref: P1719

Salary: £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 Albans
Working pattern: Permanent, full-time (37 hours per week), with flexible working options including hybrid working

Role overview

St 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 information

St 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 – Litigation

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