Senior Lawyer
Senior Lawyer
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14-06-2025
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Job Description
3 months contract with local authority
Location: Hybrid working to be discussed
As a senior leader within the Council the Assistant Principal Lawyer (Housing and Disrepair) will be responsible for:
- Communicating agreed direction and purpose for staff in the service in a way that engages and motivates people
- Leading the service area to deliver high performance
- Leading the effective planning commissioning and delivery of services
- Setting and communicating clear service standards
- Contributing to the development and implementation of strategic goals for the service which link to the Council priorities and support the achievement of the long-term ambition for the Council and its residents
- Identifying and recommending evidence-based areas for service development and improvement
- Building effective relationships with relevant partners and elected members
As a senior leader in legal services the post holder will:
- Act as a senior member of the in-house legal team carrying a heavy caseload of complex legal work
- Manage and supervise more junior staff and contribute to the management of the department
- Advise on governance and decision making and other constitutional matters and attend committee if required from time to time
- Help develop and implement the Council s strategies policies and procedures and ensure the values and behaviors are enacted by the team.
Requirements
- Qualified lawyer with significant experience in housing and disrepair law
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Proven ability to manage complex legal caseloads
- Knowledge of governance decision making and constitutional matters
Requirements: Admitted to the SRA or FCilex Proven experience as a practicing lawyer Strong analytical and research skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities Ability to work independently and in a team Sound knowledge of legal procedures and regulations
Employment Type
Full Time
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