We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority in the West Midlands, who are recruiting for a Principal Corporate Lawyer on a locum basis for at least 9-12 months. The position is due to start as soon as possible, and the hourly rate is circa £75 p/hour (Umbrella), but can be negotiable depending on experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking local authority that is undergoing significant regeneration and development. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting major corporate and strategic projects and will lead a high-performing legal team within a modern local government environment.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Leading and managing the Corporate Legal Team, providing clear and practical legal advice to senior officers and stakeholders

• Advising on a broad range of matters including procurement, construction, employment and governance

• Acting as a principal legal advisor on major projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders

• Supporting the delivery of strategic corporate objectives through high-quality legal advice

• Managing a personal caseload of complex and high-profile legal matters

• Promoting good governance and maintaining strong working relationships across the organisation

• Supporting the professional development and performance of colleagues within the legal team

Experience required:

• Significant experience within local government legal services

• Proven experience managing a legal team

• Experience advising on corporate, procurement and governance matters

• Experience leading and delivering complex projects

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Thorough knowledge of local government law

• Strong understanding of public procurement legislation

• Excellent leadership and people management skills

• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management abilities

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively at senior level

Working hours:

• 37.5 hours

• Monday – Friday

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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