Head of Legal Services

5 days ago

Catford, Greater London, United Kingdom London Borough of Lewisham Full time

Job Summary

The London Borough of Lewisham is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Legal Counsel to lead the Place team within the Legal Services department. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for providing complex legal advice and assistance to the council, managing a team of lawyers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal services.

Main Responsibilities

  • Provide expert legal advice and assistance to the council on a wide range of matters, including planning, property, environmental, contracts, education, and employment law.
  • Manage and lead a team of lawyers, providing guidance, support, and training to ensure they are equipped to deliver high-quality legal services.
  • Deputise for the Head of Legal Services as required, taking on additional responsibilities and ensuring the smooth operation of the department.
  • Allocate work to team members, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and effectively, and that staff are adequately trained and developed.
  • Advising the 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 major tasks on behalf of Legal Services, assisting in meeting the strategic objectives of the department.
  • Manage the finances and human resources of the team, ensuring business plan objectives are met.
  • Keep abreast of all current legal and professional requirements, informing and instructing colleagues as necessary.
  • Introduce new procedures, as required, including those required under ISO9001 arrangements, whether arising from new legislation, changes in Council policy, new management practices, or otherwise, and in consultation with other affected departments.

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.
  • Must be dependable and self-reliant.
  • Experience working in a local government setting.
  • May be required to attend committees occasionally.

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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