Principal Commercial Lawyer

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector Full time
Job Title: Principal Commercial Lawyer

We are seeking an experienced Principal Commercial Lawyer to join our team at the London Borough of Lewisham. As a key member of our Legal Services department, you will be responsible for providing high-quality legal advice and assistance to the council and its stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide complex legal advice and assistance to the council and its stakeholders
  • Manage and take responsibility for service delivery for a team within Legal Services
  • Deputise for the Head of Legal Services
  • Allocate work to appropriate members of staff and ensure adequate training and development
  • Advising Mayor and Cabinet, Council, Committees, relevant members, the Monitoring Officer and senior officers as required
  • Contribute significantly to decisions affecting Legal Services
  • Project manage major tasks on behalf of Legal Services
  • Manage a team of around 12-14 and ensure adequate training and development
  • Liaise with clients in respect of service delivery and performance standards
  • Support Counsel as appropriate
  • Scrutinise reports drafted by staff in other directorates and prepare legal implications paragraphs
  • Manage the finances and human resources of the team
  • Keep abreast of all current legal and professional requirements
Requirements:
  • A current practising certificate (either as a Barrister, Solicitor or Legal Executive)
  • A can-do attitude with the confidence to lead and develop a team
  • Experience of managing a team
  • Strong experience in at least one of the below areas of law: Regeneration, Property, Procurement and Contracts, Planning, Environmental Law and public realm, Commercial Law
  • Ability to anticipate problems and solve them accordingly
  • Dependable and self-reliant
  • Experience working in a local government setting
Benefits:
  • 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

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