Senior Commercial Lawyer - Local Authority
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- England,Yorkshire and The Humber,South Yorkshire,Sheffield
- Full Time, Permanent
- £50,788 - £54,928 per annum, inc benefits
Job Description:
Senior Commercial Lawyer - Local Authority
*Location: Sheffield
*Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
*Salary: £54,928
Our client is seeking a Senior Commercial Lawyer to provide leadership and management within a specific legal team. This role involves managing the operational delivery of legal services aligned with the Council’s aims and objectives, handling complex legal work, and driving continuous service improvement.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Provide line management, performance oversight, and supervision to Lawyers, Professional Legal Officers, Assistant Professional Officers, and other staff as required.
*Manage and allocate resources necessary for the operational delivery of legal services.
*Handle the most complex, difficult, or high-profile legal work, projects, and programmes within the team.
*Lead the team in achieving service and business goals, ensuring quality and integrity of legal work.
*Collaborate with the Legal Leadership Team and Service Managers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective legal services.
*Provide advice and representation at Court, Committees, Boards, and Panels; manage the team to deliver this effectively.
*Drive continuous service improvement, innovation, and efficiencies within the team and across the Service.
*Recruit, train, and develop team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Recognised legal qualification (Solicitor, Barrister, or FCILEX) with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.
*Extensive technical knowledge in a relevant specialist area, preferably within a public sector environment.
*Proven ability to assess, manage, and mitigate legal risks.
*Excellent communication skills across all mediums, with the ability to implement strategy and deliver change.
*Experience in leading a team of Lawyers, Professional Officers, and Assistant Professional Officers.
*Proficiency in legal case management systems and relevant IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Benefits:
*Competitive salary.
*Opportunities for professional and managerial development.
*Involvement in high-profile and impactful legal work.
*Politically restricted post with a dynamic and challenging work environment.
To apply for the Commercial Senior Lawyer position, please submit your CV by clicking Apply Now.
*Location: Sheffield
*Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
*Salary: £54,928
Our client is seeking a Senior Commercial Lawyer to provide leadership and management within a specific legal team. This role involves managing the operational delivery of legal services aligned with the Council’s aims and objectives, handling complex legal work, and driving continuous service improvement.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Provide line management, performance oversight, and supervision to Lawyers, Professional Legal Officers, Assistant Professional Officers, and other staff as required.
*Manage and allocate resources necessary for the operational delivery of legal services.
*Handle the most complex, difficult, or high-profile legal work, projects, and programmes within the team.
*Lead the team in achieving service and business goals, ensuring quality and integrity of legal work.
*Collaborate with the Legal Leadership Team and Service Managers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective legal services.
*Provide advice and representation at Court, Committees, Boards, and Panels; manage the team to deliver this effectively.
*Drive continuous service improvement, innovation, and efficiencies within the team and across the Service.
*Recruit, train, and develop team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Recognised legal qualification (Solicitor, Barrister, or FCILEX) with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.
*Extensive technical knowledge in a relevant specialist area, preferably within a public sector environment.
*Proven ability to assess, manage, and mitigate legal risks.
*Excellent communication skills across all mediums, with the ability to implement strategy and deliver change.
*Experience in leading a team of Lawyers, Professional Officers, and Assistant Professional Officers.
*Proficiency in legal case management systems and relevant IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Benefits:
*Competitive salary.
*Opportunities for professional and managerial development.
*Involvement in high-profile and impactful legal work.
*Politically restricted post with a dynamic and challenging work environment.
To apply for the Commercial Senior Lawyer position, please submit your CV by clicking Apply Now.
Job number 3086575
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