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Strategic Lead - Advocacy

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Reading Borough Council

24d ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Legal
  • Reading

Requirements

  • A current practising certificate and be entitled to practice in England as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executive
  • A commercially focused leader who will be able to grow this team and deliver efficiencies to our Partners
  • Proven experience of leading and growing a team
  • Strong strategic thinking and the ability to drive business-focussed legal solutions
  • A collaborative and results driven approach ensuring advocacy services deliver real value to our Partners

Responsibilities

  • Build and Lead a High Performing Advocacy Team - recruit, mentor and develop a team of advocates ensuring they deliver outstanding advocacy services.
  • Drive and growth and efficiency – develop and implement strategies to expand the team, enhance performance and deliver cost effective services
  • Embed a growth mindset – Supervise, train and upskill the team to handle complex advocacy with confidence and expertise.
  • Develop Business Strategies – work closely with key stakeholders to align advocacy services with business objectives and client needs.

FAQs

What is the role of the Strategic Lead - Advocacy?

The Strategic Lead - Advocacy will provide overall leadership to the growing in-house advocacy team, ensuring the delivery of outstanding advocacy services to the Joint Legal Team Partners.

What qualifications are required for this position?

To apply for this role, candidates must have a current practising certificate and be entitled to practice in England as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executive.

What kind of experience should candidates have?

Candidates should have proven experience of leading and growing a team, strong strategic thinking abilities, and a commercially focused approach to delivering efficiencies.

What areas of law will the advocacy team focus on?

The current work includes childcare proceedings, adult social care, and education work.

Is there an opportunity for professional development?

Yes, the role offers opportunities for mentoring and developing future barristers through a dedicated pupillage training program.

What is the work environment like?

The work environment is fast-paced and diverse, encouraging initiative and a calm, efficient manner under pressure.

What benefits does Reading Borough Council offer?

Benefits include a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, flexible working opportunities, a local government pension scheme, life assurance, and more.

Will I have the opportunity to shape the advocacy team?

Yes, the Strategic Lead - Advocacy will have significant influence in shaping and growing the in-house advocacy team.

Who will the Strategic Lead report to?

The Strategic Lead will report to the Legal Services Manager.

When is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 16th March 2025. However, the vacancy may close earlier if a sufficient number of applications are received.

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Reading Borough Council - providing services for residents of Reading Borough. One of the fastest growing towns in the UK, Reading’s forward momentum is remarkable. Transport connections are excellent with exceptional access to Heathrow, central London and beyond. Around an already thriving retail heart, our new Abbey business quarter has opened up a hidden heritage gem in the middle of Reading, and we’re committed to enhancing our cultural infrastructure. We’ve the 7th highest employment rate in the UK, the working population is the 6th most well-educated, and the average weekly salary is 18% above the national average. Extensive new housing of all tenures (including through our own housing company), and a flourishing university complete the picture for inward investors. We’re proud that the Council, through our Team Reading approach, is driving much of this transformation. We are determined to ensure that our growth is good growth: low carbon, sustainable and - most important of all - to the benefit of local people.