Principal Adults & Education Solicitor

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; Brighton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Lawyer for the Adult Social Care & Education team in North-West England. This role, offered on a three-month locum contract at £65 per hour, requires experience in Local Government and staff management. Responsibilities include leading the legal team, handling complex cases, and supervising junior lawyers. The position is set to start as soon as possible, with potential for contract extension.

Qualifications

• Experience managing Adult Social Care and Education legal matters.
• Proven track record in Local Government.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and manage the Adults & Education legal team.
• Manage complex legal cases and advise on high-profile matters.
• Supervise and review lawyers' work, setting targets and strategies.

Skills

Experience managing staff

Experience in Local Government

Job description

Job Description

We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority based in the North-West of England, who are recruiting for a Principal Lawyer for their Adult Social Care & Education team on an initial three-month locum contract, with potential for extension. The position is due to start as soon as possible, and is offering circa £65 p / hour via an Umbrella company.

The ideal candidate will have managed staff previously, and have experience managing Adult Social Care & Education matters within Local Government.

Duties will include (but are not limited to)

Planning, leading, organising and managing the Adults & Education legal team, representing the Council at all meetings in relation to the management of public law cases.

Managing the most complex legal cases within Adult Social Care / Education, advising on and providing guidance relating to high profile cases which have reputational implications for the Council.

Supervising, monitoring and reviewing all lawyers' work on less complex cases, assessing and appraising performance, setting targets and implementing management strategies to ensure the lawyers achieve targets.

Experience required

• Experience required in Local Government
• Experience managing staff

Experience managing both Adult Social…