At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality legal services in social care and public health contracts.
- Company: Join a dynamic City Council team focused on impactful legal work.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Opportunity to lead and mentor junior lawyers in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be a key player in shaping legal solutions for your community.
- Qualifications: Experienced in drafting contracts and managing complex legal cases.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Candidates must be suitably experienced and proficient in the drafting of social care and public health contracts, advice on the specific legal regimes affecting the procurement of such contracts and the conduct of social care and public health commissioning activity. Part of the role will be the covering of a heavy caseload of such matters in order to cover a period of long term absence and as such, applicants need to have the ability to start such work immediately and complete cases to challenging timescales.
To provide high quality and solution focused legal services to the City Council, schools and other clients in one of the following teams:
- Child Protection
- Commercial Law
- Property and Regeneration
- Adult Social Care and Litigation
- Planning and Regulatory Law
To be a senior advisor and representative in an area of legal specialism including complex, high profile and sensitive matters. To be able to provide advice on other legal matters affecting local authorities. To manage and develop lawyers and other fee earners. To support the head of law and legal management team in the management of the service.
Main Areas of Responsibility:
- To undertake a full caseload of complex and often sensitive legal matters within one or more specialisms of the team and dealing with complex and sensitive matters.
- To provide proactive and solution focussed advice that supports the delivery of the council's priorities.
Senior Commercial Lawyer employer: Sheer Jobs Ltd
As a Senior Commercial Lawyer with us, you will join a dynamic and supportive work environment dedicated to delivering high-quality legal services to the City Council and its partners. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our comprehensive training programmes and opportunities for professional development, ensuring that you can thrive in your role while making a meaningful impact on public health and social care. Located in a vibrant city, we offer a collaborative culture that values innovation and teamwork, making us an excellent employer for those seeking a rewarding career in public service law.
