3 months contract with local authority 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