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We are seeking an experienced Principal Lawyer to join our Legal Services team at the London Borough of Lewisham. As a key member of our Place team, you will be responsible for managing a team of lawyers and providing complex legal advice to the Council.
Key Responsibilities- Manage and take responsibility for service delivery for a team within Legal Services to the highest professional and client care standards
- Deputise for the Head of Legal Services
- Allocate work to appropriate members of staff, ensuring adequate training and development of staff and regular staff performance appraisals
- Advise 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
- Manage a team of around 12-14 and ensure adequate training and development including presentation of training courses and seminars for staff members
- Liaise 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
