Sheer Jobs is recruiting for an experienced Head of Commercial (Contracts, Property & Planning) to lead a high-performing legal function. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing complex legal matters across contracts, planning, highways, and property, while supporting key corporate priorities.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead, manage, and supervise a team of contract, planning, and property lawyers.

* Negotiate and complete legal agreements including S106, S38, and S278 agreements, along with associated licences relating to planning and highways matters.

* Provide expert legal advice on all planning and highways-related issues.

* Attend and advise at Planning Committee and other council committees as required.

* Actively contribute as a member of the Legal Services Management Team.

* Deliver member training and support governance across the organisation.

* Deputise for the Monitoring Officer, including attendance at high-level meetings.

* Support and progress the organisation's wider corporate agenda.

Essential Experience & Skills

* Qualified solicitor, barrister, or equivalent legal professional.

* Extensive experience in contracts, property, planning, and highways law.

* Strong leadership experience managing legal teams.

* Proven ability to negotiate complex legal agreements.

* Experience advising senior stakeholders and committees.

* Excellent communication, governance, and stakeholder management skills.

Why Apply
This is a key leadership role offering the opportunity to shape and influence major legal and commercial decisions, while playing a central role in delivering strategic priorities