Location: Hybrid working to be discussed

As a senior leader within the Council, the Assistant Principal Lawyer (Housing and Disrepair) will be responsible for:

Communicating agreed direction and purpose for staff in the service in a way that engages and motivates people
Leading the service area to deliver high performance
Leading the effective planning, commissioning, and delivery of services
Setting and communicating clear service standards
Contributing to the development and implementation of strategic goals for the service which link to the Council priorities and support the achievement of the long-term ambition for the Council and its residents
Identifying and recommending evidence-based areas for service development and improvement
Building effective relationships with relevant partners and elected members

As a senior leader in legal services, the post holder will:

Act as a senior member of the in-house legal team, carrying a heavy caseload of complex legal work
Manage and supervise more junior staff and contribute to the management of the department
Advise on governance and decision making and other constitutional matters and attend committee if required from time to time
Help develop and implement the Council’s strategies, policies, and procedures and ensure the values and behaviors are enacted by the team.

Senior Lawyer