Head of Commercial (Property) - Inside IR35 - £63 per hour - SE London / Kent

Ashdown Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A government body is looking for an experienced Head of Commercial (Property) in the Dartford area, SE London / Kent. Your role will involve drafting and negotiating various planning agreements, leading a team of lawyers, and advising on committee matters. Suitable candidates should have significant experience in similar positions within complex organizations. This 20-week contract role offers a pay rate of £63.63 per hour before deductions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Head of Commercial (Property) or similar role within a complex organisation.
• Ability to manage and supervise a team of lawyers.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and complete various agreements related to planning.
• Lead and supervise a team of legal professionals.
• Advise at planning committee and council meetings.

Skills

Team leadership

Contract negotiation

Legal advisory

Job description

Overview

A government body is seeking an experienced Head of Commercial (Property) to draft, negotiate and complete s106, s38, s278 agreements and any other agreement and licences relating to planning and highways matters. Duties will include:

• advising on all matters relating to planning and highways matters
• leading, managing and supervising a team of contract lawyers, planning lawyers and property lawyers
• positively contributing as a member of the Legal Services Management Team
• conducting member training
• attending and advising at planning committee and any other council committees, as necessary
• deputising for the council's Monitoring Officer including attending high level meetings.

Based in the Dartford area, SE London / Kent. This is a contract role for initially 20 weeks (36 hours per week) from approximately 17 November and paying £63.63 per hour, less deductions for insurance, taxes and umbrella company charges (PAYE £49.43 per hour). The closing date is Friday, 31st October.

To be suitable for this role, you must have experience working in a Head of Commercial (Property) or similar role within a complex organisation, preferably local Borough or Council.