Job Description
Senior Commercial Lawyer
* 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.
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