Spirehouse are recruiting a locum Principal Lawyer on behalf of a County Council in Surrey.

The Opportunity

This is a locum contract covering a senior legal leadership role within an in-house local government legal team. The post holder will provide high-level legal advice across a range of areas of law, lead a defined group of legal staff, and play an active role in the senior management team of Legal Services.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include managing and allocating resources, overseeing legal work across the team's areas of specialism, contributing to strategic decision-making, and engaging with internal and external stakeholders at a senior level. The role also carries line management responsibility for lawyers and involvement in budget and resource planning.

The team operates in a paper-light environment with electronic case management systems. Hybrid and flexible working is available.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX, eligible to practise in England and Wales with a current practising certificate
• Substantial experience at a senior level within local government legal services
• Proven ability to lead, manage and develop legal teams
• Strong knowledge of local government law and the political environment in which Councils operate
• Experience of or aptitude for advocacy

How to Apply

Please apply for this role online or contact Adam Goater at Spirehouse for a confidential discussion.

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