Childcare Lawyer

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; England; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a locum Childcare Lawyer for a three-month full-time position based in Northamptonshire. The role involves providing legal advice and overseeing junior lawyers, with flexible working conditions and no office attendance required, though court attendance is necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience required in Local Government.
• Experience working with customers within housing.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and services to the Council and represent in courts.
• Supervise junior team members and support senior lawyers.

Skills

Risk assessment and management

Financial management and budgeting

Compliance and due diligence

Job description

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We are proud to be partnering with a busy Local Authority based in Northamptonshire, assisting them in finding a locum Childcare Lawyer.

This will be a full-time three-month locum position, with no need for office attendance but you will need to attend court.

The rate is negotiable dependent upon experience.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Provide legal advice and services as requested to the Council, its Members and it's client departments commensurate with experience to ensure that the implications of local government law are complied with and understood, including adequately representing the Council in courts and tribunals
• Supervision of junior members of the team, as well as supporting senior lawyers with the drafting and provision of advise on reports for the Cabinet, Cabinet Members, Council Committees and Sub-Committees and to attend Committees and other meetings as may be required, which may include meeting out of normal office hours, ensuring that all procedural and standing order requirements are complied with.
• Support and contribute to the effective delivery of the council's objectives and priorities.
• Support achievement of the team's income target.
• Monitor and share changes in the law and practice as appropriate and implement changes to policy and processes when necessary, informing client departments of changes in the law and practice when they occur
• Respond to queries and calls promptly and professionally, using effective communication and Engagement

Experience required:

• Experience required in Local Government
• Experience working with customers within housing

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Risk assessment and management
• Financial management and budgeting
• Compliance and due diligence

Rewards and Benefits:

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm - flexibility

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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