Senior Lawyer
3 months contract with local authority
This role is pivotal in ensuring that corporate and departmental practices are effectively implemented within the service. The position involves recommending service improvements based on data analysis, fostering effective communication with elected members and stakeholders, and collaborating with partner organizations and internal colleagues. The role also emphasizes building a culture of trust within the team and providing comprehensive legal services to various Council entities, ensuring high standards and value for money.
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.
Requirements
Requirements:
- 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.
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