Head of Commercial

Essential Employment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in London is seeking an experienced Head of Commercial to lead their Legal Services team. This senior role involves drafting complex legal agreements, providing expert advice on planning and highways, and managing a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have significant legal experience and strong leadership skills. Competitive pay at £49.43 per hour offered for this temporary full-time position.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior legal role, particularly in planning and highways.
• Strong communication skills for delivering legal advice and training.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate complex legal agreements related to planning.
• Lead and manage a team of legal professionals.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making within the Legal Services Management Team.

Skills

Legal expertise in planning and highways

Leadership and team management

Contract negotiation

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 toquoting the reference number.

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