Planning & Local Government Lawyer
2 weeks ago
Hybrid working arrangement
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to the vibrant and culturally diverse communities Are you a local government Lawyer with experience managing a team? Sellick Partnership are excited to be exclusively recruiting to a brilliant new Permanent Principal Lawyer post to join the friendly Legal team at the London Borough of Lewisham. This role will be managing the Place team which includes Planning, Property, Environmental, Contracts, Education and Employment law, the desired candidate will be expected to attend the office in Catford twice a week.
To undertake the most complex legal advice and assistance and to manage and take responsibility for service delivery for a team within Legal Services to the highest professional and client care standards
To deputise for the Head of Legal Services
Allocation of work to appropriate members of staff, ensuring adequate training and development of staff and regular staff performance appraisals
Advising Mayor and Cabinet, Council, Committees, relevant members, the Monitoring Officer and senior officers as required
Contribute significantly to decisions affecting Legal Services including assisting in developing and implementing future strategy
Project manage, as appropriate, major tasks on behalf of Legal Services as well as assisting in meeting the strategic objectives of Legal Services
Managing a team of around 12-14 and ensuring adequate training and development including presentation of training courses and seminars for staff members
Liaising with clients in respect of service delivery, how to improve performance and standards within the team
Scrutinise reports drafted by staff in other directorates, ensuring that they are robust and preparing legal implications paragraphs as appropriate
Keep abreast of all current legal and professional legal requirements, informing and instructing colleagues as necessary
Introduce new procedures, as required, including those required under ISO9001 arrangement, whether arising from new legislation, changes in Council policy, new management practices or otherwise and in consultation with other affected departments. A current practising certificate (either as a Barrister, Solicitor or Legal Executive)
Strong experience in at least one of the below areas of law:
Planning
Environmental Law and public realm
Commercial Law
Experience working in a local government setting
Local Government pension scheme
Bike loan and season tickets
Significant discounts in local cafes, shops and restaurants
Discounted Gym membership
Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Access to a health insurance scheme
Supportive staff networks
Flexible working arrangements
Please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position, or contact Rayhaneh Tehrani in our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer.
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