South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
Senior Lawyer
Salary: £64,357 - £69,357 (pending pay award)
Job Description:
Senior Lawyer
- Hours: 37 hours
- Contract: Permanent
- Salary: £64,357 - £69,357 (pending pay award)
- Location: Sheffield (Hybrid Working or Onsite)
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and 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.
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is currently in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment including pay and grading. As part of this project, the post advertised may be subject to changes in the near future. All changes and any impact on individual posts will be discussed further should you be successfully appointed to the position you have applied for.
*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 end of January 2025/early 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 Organisations 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 of 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.
*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.
Benefits
All colleagues have access to a local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.
In addition to the above, some of benefits include -
Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in additional to your normal annual leave
Hybrid working – Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time.
Rewarding You - Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway!
Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications
Holiday – Up to 36 days annual leave (depending on length of service). Pro-rata for part time colleagues.
Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority
Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority
Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
About South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire. From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the SYMCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire.
In recent years significant funding has been secured through the Transforming Cities Fund and a devolution deal, and further funding has recently been secured through the region’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement. As result we have a large and growing capital programme to deliver in support of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Mayor’s 2040 vision for transport. Join our workforce of talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions.
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is currently in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment including pay and grading. As part of this project, the post advertised may be subject to changes in the near future. All changes and any impact on individual posts will be discussed further should you be successfully appointed to the position you have applied for.
This is what a career at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is like, and this is where yours starts.
In recent years significant funding has been secured through the Transforming Cities Fund and a devolution deal, and further funding has recently been secured through the region’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement. As result we have a large and growing capital programme to deliver in support of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Mayor’s 2040 vision for transport. Join our workforce of talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions.
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is currently in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment including pay and grading. As part of this project, the post advertised may be subject to changes in the near future. All changes and any impact on individual posts will be discussed further should you be successfully appointed to the position you have applied for.
This is what a career at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is like, and this is where yours starts.