Senior Lawyer

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Location: Hybrid working to be discussed

As a senior leader within the Council, the Assistant Principal Lawyer (Housing and Disrepair) will be responsible for:

• Communicating agreed direction and purpose for staff in the service in a way that engages and motivates people
• Leading the service area to deliver high performance
• Leading the effective planning, commissioning, and delivery of services
• Setting and communicating clear service standards
• Contributing to the development and implementation of strategic goals for the service which link to the Council priorities and support the achievement of the long-term ambition for the Council and its residents
• Identifying and recommending evidence-based areas for service development and improvement
• Building effective relationships with relevant partners and elected members

As a senior leader in legal services, the post holder will:

• Act as a senior member of the in-house legal team, carrying a heavy caseload of complex legal work
• Manage and supervise more junior staff and contribute to the management of the department
• Advise on governance and decision making and other constitutional matters and attend committee if required from time to time
• Help develop and implement the Council's strategies, policies, and procedures and ensure the values and behaviors are enacted by the team.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with significant experience in housing and disrepair law
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Proven ability to manage complex legal caseloads
• Knowledge of governance, decision making, and constitutional matters

Additional Requirements

• Admitted to the SRA or FCilex
• Proven experience as a practicing lawyer
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Sound knowledge of legal procedures and regulations