£52,573 - £56,860 per annum

Are you a Senior Legal Professional with expertise in Pensions and Commercial law? Lancashire County Council is seeking a Principal Commercial Lawyer to join our Legal services team and lead on Pensions matters.

Lancashire County Council is committed to delivering high-quality services to our residents. We are at the forefront of innovation, striving to improve the lives of those in our communities.

As one of Lancashire County Council's senior legal professionals, the Principal Commercial Lawyer will provide technical and strategic guidance relating to complex pensions matters.

You will:

• Lead on the interpretation and communication of policy, legislation and codes of practice relating to pension and commercial matters.
• Facilitate management decision making and influence senior stakeholders to deliver an effective service.
• Collaborate and influence with senior stakeholders including the Head of Fund and Strategic Commercial Lawyers.
• Represent the views the Council and Pension Fund in governance discussions developing effective relationships with other pensions pools.
• Exercise a large degree of independent responsibility and ensure professional and effective service delivery.

We are a friendly, talented and collaborative team who support each other to make a meaningful contribution to the council's vision – making Lancashire the best place to live, work and prosper.   Commercial Lawyers enjoy a high level of responsibility and hands-on experience of stimulating, challenging work, whilst benefiting from an inclusive, supportive and flexible working environment.

About You:

• Significant experience in a senior technical advisory role within a large and complex organisation alongside relevant professional qualifications.
• Specialist knowledge of the applications and principles of Pensions and Commercial law.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to act autonomously and implement management decisions to deliver objectives.

All successful applicants will need to have been admitted as a Solicitor or called to the Bar or be a Chartered Legal Executive.

For an informal discussion, please contact Rob Cathey on – (01772) 533387 or email rob.cathey@lancashire.gov.uk

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

Council employees work on a hybrid basis.  The post is based at County Hall, Preston, but employees have the ability and opportunity to work from home.

Benefits:
In return for your passion and expertise we offer a generous benefits package which includes:

• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, death in service payments, and life assurance.
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave which rises with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
• Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers.
• Training and development opportunities

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

Closing date: 2 November 2024

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