Head of Commercial Law

A South East based client is looking to hire a Head of Commercial Law to join their already established and successful business.

• Personally manage a complex caseload of planning and highways matters while delivering precise written and verbal advice to officers and Members across the Council.
• Provide authoritative strategic and operational legal guidance on high-profile, cross-cutting issues.
• Directly lead and performance-manage the Contract Lawyers, Planning Lawyers and Principal Property Lawyer; exercise oversight of the wider property law team.
• Serve as a proactive member of the Legal Services Management Team, driving service improvement, innovation and measurable impact.
• Deputise for the Monitoring Officer as required, with a clear pathway to formal appointment as Deputy Monitoring Officer.

The role offers a competitive salary, pension, holiday, flexible working, career development and training. The culture is inclusive and collaborative where everyone's opinion counts.

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If you are interested please apply.