Assistant Principal Lawyer

Description We are seeking an experienced Assistant Principal Lawyer to join a friendly, committed and highly regarded in-house legal team to help deliver transformational and exciting projects, as well as make a real contribution to the quality of life and sustainability. We are seeking individuals who are accustomed to working at a fast pace in a busy team environment. Prior local government experience is desirable, not essential. Still, you will need to have a keen interest in and enthusiasm for local government, as well as the desire to work as part of the larger project team. The successful candidate must possess excellent communication and drafting skills, as well as the ability to provide clear and concise legal advice to a diverse range of audiences. Responsibility To provide expert legal advice, assistance and support in the areas of specialism of the post at a complex/high-profile level. Line management of the in-house team of professional legal staff providing high-quality legal services. Budgetary control, Relationship manager with internal and external clients, partnerships, alliances and outside bodies. Act as Deputy Monitoring Officer in the absence of the Head of Legal Services. Qualification Essential GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics. A qualified Solicitor/Barrister legal executive with a high level of extensive experience working at a senior level in and/or in project groups. Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), ..... full job details .....