Senior Lawyer

Royal Borough Of Greenwich; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater London is seeking a Senior Lawyer to provide high-quality legal advice and manage complex legal matters. The successful candidate will represent the authority, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practices. Qualifications include being a qualified solicitor or barrister with relevant local government experience and strong legal management skills. This role is critical for supporting statutory and strategic objectives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive eligible to practise in England and Wales.
• Demonstrated post-qualification experience in local government law.
• Ability to manage complex legal matters with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and support to departments across the Council.
• Prepare, draft, and review complex legal documents, reports, and agreements.
• Represent the Council in legal proceedings as required.

Skills

Legal advice and representation

Complex legal matters management

Legal document preparation

Negotiation skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx)

Job description

The Senior Lawyer (PO6) will provide high-quality, specialist legal advice and representation to support the Royal Borough of Greenwich in delivering its statutory and strategic objectives. The postholder will manage a caseload of complex legal matters, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, best practice, and the Council's policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and support to departments across the Council, with a focus on areas such as contracts, governance, property, planning, employment, or litigation (depending on specialism).
• Prepare, draft, and review complex legal documents, reports, and agreements.
• Represent the Council in legal proceedings, tribunals, and negotiations as required.
• Manage a caseload efficiently, ensuring timely and accurate completion of work.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx) eligible to practise in England and Wales.
• Demonstrated post-qualification experience in one or more relevant areas of local government law.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal matters with minimal supervision.
• Experience advising senior officers and elected members in a local authority or similar public sector environment.