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South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
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22.01.2025 Expiry Date:
08.03.2025 Job Description:
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37 hours Contract:
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Sheffield (Hybrid Working or Onsite) The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire. From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the MCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire. Please note that SYMCA follows a structured salary grading system for all roles, and the offered salary for each post will be at the starting point within the specified grade. We value the skills and experience of potential candidates, and there will be opportunities for salary enhancements as you grow within South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. *Please note, applications must be accompanied by a detailed cover letter to outline your suitability for the role. Interviews are expected to take place towards the mid/late February 2025. Key Responsibilities
SYMCA’s Senior Lawyers ensure that stakeholders receive high quality, targeted legal advice on the full range of public and regulatory law issues. The work involves supporting the delivery of the Organisation's priorities and protecting the interests of the Mayor and the Combined Authority and its Subsidiary companies. As Senior Lawyer you will provide high quality, targeted and accessible legal advice across a range of practice areas in order to secure and deliver effective solutions to legal issues. You will support the Director of Legal and Governance (Monitoring Officer) and Head of Legal by providing specialist legal advice on the Mayor’s PCC functions, matters of regulatory compliance for the MCA, and public administrative law. You will lead and manage your own portfolio of matters, work with the wider team on larger legal projects and supervise the work of junior Lawyers or non-qualified junior members of the team. You’ll be responsible for proactively identifying legal issues at the earliest opportunity to support the planning and delivery of the Group and its subsidiary companies’ plans and activities. You will ensure the provision of effective legal support for a wide range of multi-disciplinary projects and programmes, including, the application and interpretation of legislation/guidance and negotiating effective contractual arrangements and other legal documentation. *Please note that this is a politically restricted post. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
You’ll currently be a practising and qualified solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with knowledge of the legal framework, the role, function and statutory powers of the Combined Authority. You will have experience of drafting complex legal documents with sound legal analysis and judgement and ability to adopt a strategic approach, and have experience of advising on matters of regulatory and governance law including the Mayor’s PCC functions. You’ll have experience of working, influencing and advising on structuring often complex legal transactions with the ability to communicate with Elected Members, partners, contractors, legal service providers and stakeholders at all levels. All colleagues have access to a local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make
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Sheffield, United Kingdom Job Category:
Other EU work permit required:
Yes Job Reference:
54cdc69a695b Job Views:
9 Posted:
22.01.2025 Expiry Date:
08.03.2025 Job Description:
Description
Hours:
37 hours Contract:
Permanent Location:
Sheffield (Hybrid Working or Onsite) The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire. From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the MCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire. Please note that SYMCA follows a structured salary grading system for all roles, and the offered salary for each post will be at the starting point within the specified grade. We value the skills and experience of potential candidates, and there will be opportunities for salary enhancements as you grow within South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. *Please note, applications must be accompanied by a detailed cover letter to outline your suitability for the role. Interviews are expected to take place towards the mid/late February 2025. Key Responsibilities
SYMCA’s Senior Lawyers ensure that stakeholders receive high quality, targeted legal advice on the full range of public and regulatory law issues. The work involves supporting the delivery of the Organisation's priorities and protecting the interests of the Mayor and the Combined Authority and its Subsidiary companies. As Senior Lawyer you will provide high quality, targeted and accessible legal advice across a range of practice areas in order to secure and deliver effective solutions to legal issues. You will support the Director of Legal and Governance (Monitoring Officer) and Head of Legal by providing specialist legal advice on the Mayor’s PCC functions, matters of regulatory compliance for the MCA, and public administrative law. You will lead and manage your own portfolio of matters, work with the wider team on larger legal projects and supervise the work of junior Lawyers or non-qualified junior members of the team. You’ll be responsible for proactively identifying legal issues at the earliest opportunity to support the planning and delivery of the Group and its subsidiary companies’ plans and activities. You will ensure the provision of effective legal support for a wide range of multi-disciplinary projects and programmes, including, the application and interpretation of legislation/guidance and negotiating effective contractual arrangements and other legal documentation. *Please note that this is a politically restricted post. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
You’ll currently be a practising and qualified solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with knowledge of the legal framework, the role, function and statutory powers of the Combined Authority. You will have experience of drafting complex legal documents with sound legal analysis and judgement and ability to adopt a strategic approach, and have experience of advising on matters of regulatory and governance law including the Mayor’s PCC functions. You’ll have experience of working, influencing and advising on structuring often complex legal transactions with the ability to communicate with Elected Members, partners, contractors, legal service providers and stakeholders at all levels. All colleagues have access to a local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make
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