Principal ASC & Education Lawyer – Technical

Jobtailor

Preston

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom is seeking a senior legal professional to provide expert advice on Adult Social Care and Education Law matters within the council. You will advise at senior levels, shaping policies and decisions, and work with specialist colleagues on corporate priorities and workforce initiatives.

The role emphasizes risk management, frontline guidance, and robust governance across public sector services, with a focus on SEND, school admissions, safeguarding, and governance

Qualifications

Admitted Solicitor or Barrister status (England and Wales) with current practising certificate.
Excellent understanding of Local Authority governance frameworks.
Extensive post-qualification experience in Adult Social Care and/or Education Law.
Experience advising Local Authorities or public sector organisations on Adult Social Care and/or Education law.
Experience managing complex Education litigation and dispute resolution.
Experience advising on SEND law, school admissions, exclusions, safeguarding and governance.
Strong communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

Provide frontline legal advice and guidance to stakeholders within the council.
Advise, influence, and shape strategy at senior levels to support priorities.
Work alongside specialist legal colleagues on corporate projects and service development.
Support effective risk management and lawful decision-making across the organisation.
Represent and advocate on Adult Social Care and Education matters.

Skills

Admitted Solicitor Or Barrister Status

Adult Social Care Law

Education Law

Local Authority Governance

Complex Education Litigation

Education

Honours degree in a relevant discipline

Current Practicing Certificate

Job description

Act as one of the council's senior legal professionals
Provide expert legal advice and representation on Adult Social Care and Education Law matters
Advise, influence, shape and challenge at senior levels to support strategic priorities, workforce projects and statutory functions
Work alongside specialist Legal colleagues on corporate priorities, transformation projects, workforce initiatives and service development
Support effective risk management and lawful, robust decision-making throughout the Council
Provide front-line legal advice and guidance to stakeholders

Requirements

Ideally have an honours degree in a relevant discipline
Admitted Solicitor or Barrister status (England and Wales) with a current practicing certificate
Excellent understanding and experience of operating within the legal frameworks and requirements of Local Authority governance
Extensive previous post-qualification professional experience within Adult Social Care and/or Education Law
Excellent previous experience of advising Local Authorities or Public Sector organisations on Adult Social Care and/or Education law matters
Experience of managing complex Education litigation and dispute resolution processes
Experience of advising on SEND law, school admissions, exclusions, safeguarding and school governance
Drive to provide front-line legal advice and guidance
Excellent communication skills with a range of stakeholders at all levels

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Adult Social Care and Education Law, providing strategic legal advice and representation while ensuring compliance with Local Authority governance. Capable of managing complex legal issues and delivering front-line legal guidance to stakeholders.

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