Head of Commercial Legal

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 28 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

5 months contract with local authority

This role is pivotal in managing legal agreements and providing expert advice on planning and highways matters. The position involves leading a team of legal professionals contributing to the Legal Services Management Team and supporting the councils corporate agenda. The role requires active participation in council committees and may involve deputizing for the councils Monitoring Officer.

Responsibilities:

Draft negotiate and finalize s106 s38 s278 agreements and other related agreements and licenses.
Provide expert advice on planning and highways matters.
Lead manage and supervise a team of contract planning and property lawyers.
Contribute positively as a member of the Legal Services Management Team.
Conduct training sessions for members.
Attend and provide advice at planning and other council committees as needed.
Deputize for the councils Monitoring Officer including attending high-level meetings.
Advance the councils corporate agenda.
Perform additional duties as required by the Deputy Director of Law & Committee Services.

Requirements

Ability to attend meetings and committees some of which may occur in the evening.
Availability to work in the office at least twice a week initially.

Required Skills:

Requirements: Proven experience in licensing enforcement or a related field within the Government & Public Sector. Strong knowledge of licensing laws regulations and compliance procedures. Excellent analytical and investigative skills. Ability to communicate effectively with the public businesses and other government entities. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and make informed decisions in the field. Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for documentation and reporting.

5 months contract with local authorityThis role is pivotal in managing legal agreements and providing expert advice on planning and highways matters. The position involves leading a team of legal professionals contributing to the Legal Services Management Team and supporting the councils corporate a...