Principal Lawyer – Children and Adults Legal Team
London Borough of Bromley
Full-Time | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary & Benefits
£64,293 - £80,365 pa
The London Borough of Bromley is looking for an experienced and motivated Principal Lawyer to lead our Children and Adults legal team. This pivotal leadership role offers an opportunity to drive excellence and innovation, ensuring high-quality legal services that support the Council’s strategic objectives.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible & Agile Working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid working model.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Work from our modern, high-tech offices opposite Bromley South station.
- Ambitious Council Vision: Contribute to the Transforming Bromley plan, enhancing our borough as a great place to live and work.
- Outstanding Services: Be part of a team supporting our Children’s Services rated ‘Outstanding’.
Your Role:
- Lead and manage a specialist legal team focused on Children’s & Adults social care law.
- Provide expert legal advice on complex and high-profile cases to senior leaders, Committees, and elected members.
- Shape policy and practice within your team and Legal Services, ensuring effective service delivery through performance management and strategic oversight.
- Support the Council’s commitment to modernisation, including digital transformation initiatives.
- Represent Legal Services at a senior level and deputise for the Director and Assistant Director when required.
About You:
We are looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or FILEX with a current practising certificate, who has:
- Proven experience in managing legal teams and delivering high-quality legal services.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
- A commitment to continuous improvement, inclusivity, and collaborative working.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly and effectively.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hybrid working arrangements for greater flexibility.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A supportive, inclusive, and dynamic work environment.
Diversity & Inclusion:
We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
We are forces family friendly and are part of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (Bronze Award). We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.
We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and as a disability confident committed employer we encourage applications from people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we will consider reasonable adjustment to support disability employment. We offer a generous package including competitive pay, career average pension scheme, flexible working practices and the Bromley employee benefits scheme; Cycle2Work, Salary Sacrifice Lease Car, Technology Scheme, GymFlex and a wide range of local and national discounts.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Fateha Salim, Assistant Director Legal Services on 02084617685