Principal Lawyer

1 week ago

Catford, Greater London, United Kingdom London Borough of Lewisham Full time £75,273 - £81,411
Job Title: Principal Lawyer - Place

London Borough of Lewisham is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Lawyer to join their Legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of lawyers and providing legal advice to the Council.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage a team of lawyers and provide guidance and support to ensure high-quality legal advice is provided to the Council.
  • Provide complex legal advice and assistance to the Council and its officers.
  • Deputise for the Head of Legal Services as required.
  • Allocate work to team members 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, including developing and implementing future strategy.
  • Project manage major tasks on behalf of Legal Services and assist in meeting strategic objectives.
  • Manage a team of around 12-14 lawyers and ensure adequate training and development, including presenting training courses and seminars.
  • Liaise with clients to improve performance and standards within the team.
  • Support/assist Counsel as appropriate.
  • Scrutinise reports drafted by staff in other directorates, ensuring they are robust and preparing legal implications paragraphs as necessary.
  • Manage finances and human resources of the team and ensure business plan objectives are met.
  • Keep abreast of current legal and professional requirements, informing and instructing colleagues as necessary.
  • Introduce new procedures as required, including those under ISO9001 arrangement, and prepare necessary documentation.
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 following 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.
  • 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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