Senior Lawyer

3 months contract with local authority

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the understanding and implementation of corporate and departmental practices within the service.
  


• Recommend service improvements based on data and information analysis.
  


• Communicate effectively with elected members and other partners/stakeholders.
  


• Collaborate constructively with partner organizations and internal colleagues.
  


• Build and maintain a culture of trust within the team.
  


• Provide comprehensive legal services to Council colleagues, maintained schools, and the Council’s Local Authority Trading Companies.
  


• Manage personal workload as allocated by management, ensuring value for money and adherence to high in-house standards.
  

• Strong understanding of corporate and departmental practices.
  


• Ability to analyze data and recommend service improvements.
  


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with elected members and stakeholders.
  


• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with partner organizations and internal colleagues.
  


• Experience in building and maintaining a culture of trust within a team.
  


• Comprehensive legal knowledge applicable to Council services and entities.
  


• Ability to manage workload efficiently, ensuring high standards and value for money.