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Job Title: Qualified LawyerDivision: City Barrister & Head of StandardsOngoing interim assignment£50-£55ph
Teams/Sections:
- Commercial, Property & Planning
- Employment, Education & Litigation
- Social Care & Safeguarding
Responsible to: Principal Lawyer
Overall Purpose of Role: To provide an advanced level of legal advice and representation in the field of <>. To provide decisive and effective supervision to the team in line with the council’s ‘Vision & Values’ and ‘Leadership Qualities’ that enables them to do their best work, resulting in high levels of people and organisational performance.
Key Job Activities:
Case Management (40%)
- Manage a complex caseload of contentious and/or non-contentious legal matters.
- Undertake complex assessments, investigations, evaluations, and analyses.
- Conduct detailed legal research and make informed decisions.
- Produce high-quality legal documents and communications.
- Stay updated with emerging legislation and best practices.
- Handle complex complaints and disputes.
Legal Advice & Representation (40%)
- Provide advanced legal advice to Council officers and members.
- Represent the Council at meetings, committees, forums, and court.
- Fulfil statutory requirements and obligations.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and external bodies.
- Provide legal advice on procurement activities and contract terms.
- Guide staff in resolving complex legal matters.
Leading People (10%)
- Matrix-manage approximately 5 staff members.
- Provide supervision and direction to project support staff.
- Collaborate with Managers to identify staff development needs and plan resources.
- Facilitate technical upskilling and professional development.
- Manage performance and encourage continuous improvement.
- Develop positive and trusting relationships within and outside the team.
Supporting Change Projects & Legal Performance (10%)
- Lead and support service programmes, projects, and improvement initiatives.
- Establish and maintain governance, stakeholder engagement, and communication arrangements.
- Ensure robust management and regular reporting of progress, benefits, risks, and issues.
Key Job Outcomes:
- Competent assessments and evaluations.
- Proactive issue and risk management.
- Adherence to procedures and risk-management protocols.
- Timely and organised casework.
- Sound decisions and recommendations.
- High-quality legal documents and communications.
- Effective legal advice and representation.
- Successful professional relationships and collaborations.
- Strong direction and performance management for the team.
- Effective support for change projects and legal performance.
Key Contacts:
- Judiciary, clients, partner organisations, agencies, and external bodies (Daily)
- Managers (Daily)
- Suppliers, providers, and contractors (Daily)
- Clients (Daily)
- Divisional/service leaders and project specialists (Daily)
- Other LCC specialists (Daily)
- Public and other stakeholders (Weekly)
- Statutory bodies (Weekly)
- Council officers and members (Occasionally)
Additional Information:
- This post is not classified as “politically restricted.”
- This post is not subject to exemption from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
