Principal Education Lawyer & Team Lead (Hybrid)

Sellick Partnership; Devon and Torbay; Hybride; GBP 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working

34 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Career development

Résumé du poste

Devon County Council is seeking an exceptional Principal Lawyer to lead its Education Law function within Legal and Democratic Services. You will provide authoritative advice on school governance, SEND, admissions and safeguarding, while guiding a skilled team and shaping policy across the council.

Working with senior leaders and partners, you will influence strategic decisions, manage complex cases, and deliver practical legal solutions in a demanding public sector environment, benefiting

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive with rights to practice
• Substantial experience in education law
• Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills

Responsabilités

• Lead the Education Law function within Legal and Democratic Services
• Advise on complex and high-profile matters
• Manage a specialist legal team; develop policies and decisions
• Support services affecting children, families and education providers across Devon

Connaissances

Education Law

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Legal risk management

Description du poste

Devon County Council is seeking an exceptional Principal Lawyer to lead its Education Law function within Legal and Democratic Services. You will provide authoritative advice on school governance, SEND, admissions and safeguarding, while guiding a skilled team and shaping policy across the council.

Working with senior leaders and partners, you will influence strategic decisions, manage complex cases, and deliver practical legal solutions in a demanding public sector environment, benefiting