Job Title: Qualified Lawyer Division: City Barrister & Head of Standards Ongoing interim assignment£50-£55ph Teams/Sections: Commercial, Property & Planning Employment, Education & Litigation Social Care & Safeguarding Responsible to: Principal Lawyer Overall Purpose of Role: To provide an advanced level of legal advice and representation in the field of. To provide decisive and effective supervision to the team in line with the council’s ‘Vision & Values’ and ‘Leadership Qualities’ that enables them to do their best work, resulting in high levels of people and organisational performance. Key Job Activities: Case Management (40%) Manage a complex caseload of contentious and/or non-contentious legal matters. Undertake complex assessments, investigations, evaluations, and analyses. Conduct detailed legal research and make informed decisions. Produce high-quality legal documents and communications. Stay updated with emerging legislation and best practices. Handle complex complaints and disputes. Legal Advice & Representation (40%) Provide advanced legal advice to Council officers and members. Represent the Council at meetings, committees, forums, and court. Fulfil statutory requirements and obligations. Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and external bodies. Provide legal advice on procurement activities and contract terms. Guide staff in resolving complex legal matters. Leading People (10%) Matrix-manage approximately 5 staff members. Provide supervision and direction to project support staff. Collaborate with Managers to identify staff development needs and plan resources. Facilitate technical upskilling and professional development. Manage performance and encourage continuous improvement. Develop positive and trusting relationships within and outside the team. Supporting Change Projects & Legal Performance (10%) Lead and support service programmes, projects, and improvement initiatives. Establish and maintain governance, stakeholder engagement, and communication arrangements. Ensure robust management and regular reporting of progress, benefits, risks, and issues. Key Job Outcomes: Competent assessments and evaluations. Proactive issue and risk management. Adherence to procedures and risk-management protocols. Timely and organised casework. Sound decisions and recommendations. High-quality legal documents and communications. Effective legal advice and representation. Successful professional relationships and collaborations. Strong direction and performance management for the team. Effective support for change projects and legal performance. Key Contacts: Judiciary, clients, partner organisations, agencies, and external bodies (Daily) Managers (Daily) Suppliers, providers, and contractors (Daily) Clients (Daily) Divisional/service leaders and project specialists (Daily) Other LCC specialists (Daily) Public and other stakeholders (Weekly) Statutory bodies (Weekly) Council officers and members (Occasionally) Additional Information: This post is not classified as “politically restricted.” This post is not subject to exemption from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.