Senior Lawyer

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 months contract with local authority

This role involves managing a substantial caseload of complex legal work within one of several specialized teams such as Adults Education & Employment Housing & Litigation Regeneration & Property Planning & Procurement or Safeguarding. The position is crucial for providing high-level legal advice and representation to Elected Members senior managers and external clients ensuring compliance with legal standards and supporting the Councils policy objectives. The role also includes managing and supervising both directly and indirectly managed staff promoting legal services and ensuring adherence to modern legal practices and regulations.

Responsibilities

Handle a significant caseload of complex legal work offering expert advice to Elected Members senior managers and external clients.
Represent the Council and clients in various courts and tribunals and instruct Counsel for higher court matters.
Provide legal guidance on complex issues with substantial implications for the Council.
Act on behalf of the Council as directed by the Assistant Head of Legal Services.
Advise on legal aspects of transformation and development projects to enhance customer outcomes and meet financial targets.
Lead and manage team staff overseeing work allocation and providing legal supervision.
Stay updated on legal developments and ensure team compliance with best practices and regulations.
Promote Legal Services through training seminars and guidance enhancing understanding of legal procedures.
Ensure staff management activities align with authority policies and procedures.
Deputize for the Assistant Head of Legal Services when necessary.
Participate in Council working parties and external meetings.
Conduct employee investigations and appeals per RBG policies.
Adhere to health and safety regulations Equal Opportunities Customer Care policies and the New Technology agreement.

Requirements

Extensive experience in handling complex legal work within a specialized legal practice area.
Proven ability to provide high-level legal advice and representation.
Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and supervising staff.
Excellent understanding of legal standards regulations and Council policy objectives.
Ability to promote legal services and provide training and guidance.
Competence in managing recruitment training and performance activities in line with authority policies.
Capability to deputize for senior legal roles and participate in cross-Council initiatives.
Commitment to health and safety equal opportunities and customer care policies.

We operate with bi-weekly payment plan

Required Skills:

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

3 months contract with local authorityThis role involves managing a substantial caseload of complex legal work within one of several specialized teams such as Adults Education & Employment Housing & Litigation Regeneration & Property Planning & Procurement or Safeguarding. The position is crucial f...

3 months contract with local authority

Responsibilities

Handle a significant caseload of complex legal work offering expert advice to Elected Members senior managers and external clients.
Represent the Council and clients in various courts and tribunals and instruct Counsel for higher court matters.
Provide legal guidance on complex issues with substantial implications for the Council.
Act on behalf of the Council as directed by the Assistant Head of Legal Services.
Advise on legal aspects of transformation and development projects to enhance customer outcomes and meet financial targets.
Lead and manage team staff overseeing work allocation and providing legal supervision.
Stay updated on legal developments and ensure team compliance with best practices and regulations.
Promote Legal Services through training seminars and guidance enhancing understanding of legal procedures.
Ensure staff management activities align with authority policies and procedures.
Deputize for the Assistant Head of Legal Services when necessary.
Participate in Council working parties and external meetings.
Conduct employee investigations and appeals per RBG policies.
Adhere to health and safety regulations Equal Opportunities Customer Care policies and the New Technology agreement.

Requirements

Extensive experience in handling complex legal work within a specialized legal practice area.
Proven ability to provide high-level legal advice and representation.
Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and supervising staff.
Excellent understanding of legal standards regulations and Council policy objectives.
Ability to promote legal services and provide training and guidance.
Competence in managing recruitment training and performance activities in line with authority policies.
Capability to deputize for senior legal roles and participate in cross-Council initiatives.
Commitment to health and safety equal opportunities and customer care policies.

We operate with bi-weekly payment plan

Required Skills: