Locum Principal Lawyer - Adults & Education (Public Sector)

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in the North-West of England is seeking a Principal Lawyer for its Adult Social Care & Education team. This position is offered on an initial three-month locum contract with a pay rate of circa £65 per hour via an Umbrella company. The ideal candidate should have experience managing staff and Adult Social Care & Education matters within Local Government. The role involves planning and overseeing the legal team, managing complex public law cases, and ensuring the performance of lawyers is met.

Qualifications

• Experience in Local Government.
• Experience managing staff.
• Experience managing both Adult Social Care and Education.

Responsibilities

• Planning, leading, organizing and managing the Adults & Education legal team.
• Representing the Council at all public law case meetings.
• Managing complex legal cases within Adult Social Care/Education.

Job description

A local authority in the North-West of England is seeking a Principal Lawyer for its Adult Social Care & Education team. This position is offered on an initial three-month locum contract with a pay rate of circa £65 per hour via an Umbrella company. The ideal candidate should have experience managing staff and Adult Social Care & Education matters within Local Government. The role involves planning and overseeing the legal team, managing complex public law cases, and ensuring the performance of lawyers is met.