Job Title: Principal Commercial Solicitor (Permanent)
Location: Hertfordshire (Local Authority will be shared upon application)
Contract Type: Permanent
Start date: Flexible to suit notice periods
Salary: £65,000 - Rising to £70,000 shortly after starting
Requirements: Minimum of 6 years PQE - public and/or private experience
About the Role:
Principal Lawyers are instrumental in ensuring the service provided is of a consistently high quality. You will be client facing, regularly meeting with key clients and external partners to discuss service delivery.
You will support, oversee, develop and motivate the team to enable them to reach their full potential and realise their career goals.
You will also contribute to the maintenance of Legal Services' Lexcel accreditation
As a member of the Legal Services Management team you will be responsible for budget monitoring, service planning and resourcing within the team, with the support of the Director and Assistant Chief Legal Officers.
Alongside these management responsibilities you will also hold an active caseload and will advise on a range of complex matters within your specialist experience.
About you
Essential criteria
* A qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive
* Extensive knowledge and experience of public sector procurement law
* Extensive knowledge and experience of commercial contract
* Demonstrable ability in managing a team of people along with the competing demands of an active case load
* Experience of building strong working relationships with clients and internal teams
Desirable Criteria
* Knowledge and experience of local government and public law
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV through this job advert on Linkedin or for a confidential chat about your next move or the locum market in general feel free to drop me a message, call me on 01489 533093 or email on Lewis.woodford@sartothomas.com.