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Senior Commercial Lawyer - Local AuthorityReed • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK
Senior Commercial Lawyer - Local Authority

Senior Commercial Lawyer - Local Authority

Reed • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
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.

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