Head of Commercial (Contracts, Property and Planning)
Bexley, London (Local Authority role)
Initial 3-6 month contract
Rate: Umbrella, negotiable
36 hours per week
The postholder may have to cover meetings and committees some of which take place in the evening. Initially, the postholder is expected in the office at least twice a week.
- Draft, negotiate and complete s106, s38, s278 agreements and any other agreement and licences relating to planning and highways matters.
- Advise on all matters relating on planning and highways matters.
- Lead, manage and supervise a team of contract lawyers, planning lawyers and property lawyers. Positively contribute as member of the Legal Services' Management Team. Conduct member training.
- Attend and advise at planning committee and any other council committees, as necessary.
- Deputise for the council's Monitoring Officer including attending high level meetings.
- Progress the council's various corporate agenda.
- Undertake any other duties as may be required by the Deputy Director Law & Committee Services
If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.
