Head of Commercial

Head of Commercial needed in Bexleyheath Paying  £49.43 per hr ref OR15358

Full time hours on a temporary basis

• We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic legal professional to join our team as Head of Commercial within Legal Services. This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to shape and influence key legal and corporate initiatives 

  Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, negotiate, and complete complex legal agreements including s106, s38, s278, and other planning and highways-related agreements and licences
  • Provide expert legal advice on all matters relating to planning and highways
  • Lead, manage, and supervise a multidisciplinary team of contract, planning, and property lawyers
  • Actively contribute to the Legal Services Management Team, supporting strategic decision-making and service development
  • Deliver member training and attend council committees, including Planning Committee, providing high-level legal advice

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. 

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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