Head of Commercial

Essential Employment; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is looking for a Head of Commercial in Bexleyheath to lead legal services. The role involves drafting complex agreements, providing expert legal advice, and supervising a team of lawyers. The ideal candidate is highly experienced in commercial law and skilled in negotiations. This is a full-time temporary position offering £49.43 per hour.

Qualifications

• Highly experienced legal professional with a strong background in commercial law.
• Ability to draft and negotiate complex legal agreements.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and complete complex legal agreements.
• Provide expert legal advice on planning and highways matters.
• Lead and manage a team of lawyers in contract, planning, and property.

Skills

Complex legal negotiation

Expert legal advice

Team leadership

Job description

Head of Commercial needed in Bexleyheath Paying £49.43 per hr ref OR15358

Full time hours on a temporarybasis

• We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic legal professional to join our team as Head of Commercial within Legal Services. This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to shape and influence key legal and corporate initiatives

  Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, negotiate, and complete complex legal agreements including s106, s38, s278, and other planning and highways-related agreements and licences
  • Provide expert legal advice on all matters relating to planning and highways
  • Lead, manage, and supervise a multidisciplinary team of contract, planning, and property lawyers
  • Actively contribute to the Legal Services Management Team, supporting strategic decision-making and service development
  • Deliver member training and attend council committees, including Planning Committee, providing high-level legal advice

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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