Role: Principal Solicitor REF 108038 Contract Length: Until 31/12/25 Location: Dudley IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Intermediary: £54.42 per hour Spinwell is recruiting for a Principal Solicitor for an excellent opportunity within the public sector. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PRINCIPAL SOLICITOR To assist in the provision of an efficient and effective legal service to the Council, its Members, various directorates and officers. This will include working directly with a caseload predominantly involving Contracts/Major Projects, but also by inspiring, motivating and supporting those employees for which the postholder has responsibility (sometimes in areas of law that may not be the postholder’s main area of experience, e.g., Planning and Conveyancing). Also responsibility for managing inter-directorate relationships, together with partner organisations. This will involve ensuring there is a stimulating, healthy, safe, supportive and satisfying working environment. SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE PRINCIPAL SOLICITOR Post qualification experience with particular regard to Contracts and Major Projects. Working knowledge/ability to develop other aspects of legal work as contained in the job description. Experience of managing a team of professionals with responsibility for the achievement of professional and technical standards and/or relevant experience as a key member in a Senior Management Team contributing to strategic development and performance management. Solicitor/Barrister Ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams to facilitate strong performance through high quality managerial skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders, staff and colleagues using verbal, written and non-verbal skills, including presentation and influencing skills. Excellent analytical and decision making skills. Good time management and organisational skills to manage individual and team caseload priorities. Ability to facilitate and manage change. If you are a Principal Solicitor, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. Applying to this or any other vacancy advertised by Spinwell Ltd constitutes an agreement for Spinwell Ltd to hold your details for 24 months for the purpose of assessing suitability for the advertised position and to make you aware of any other positions deemed suitable of which You will make you aware by means of either email, text or phone. In line with GDPR regulations you are able to request your details be removed from the company data at any time by emailing us About You Not Specified About Us