Principal Lawyer

Service Care Solutions; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Devon is seeking a Principal Lawyer to join their Children and Adults Social Care legal team. The role requires handling complex social care law cases and supervising legal staff. Candidates must be qualified solicitors or legal executives with substantial experience in social care law and court proceedings. The position is hybrid with flexible hours and competitive pay, providing an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic team.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in social care law.
• Proven track record in handling caseloads.
• Experience in court proceedings and representing clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle a complex caseload of children and adults social care law.
• Report to Assistant County Solicitor or Deputy County Solicitor.
• Take part in Legal Services' Out of Hours service.

Skills

Qualified solicitor or legal executive

Experience in social care law

Handling diverse caseloads

Court proceedings experience

Supervisory experience

Job description

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Job Description

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a dynamic local authority, based in Devon, which needs a Principal Lawyer to join their Children and Adults Social Care legal team. As a Principal Lawyer, you will play a crucial role in providing expert legal advice and representation related to children and adults in social care settings.

Role: Principal Lawyer - Children and Adults Social Care
Location: Remote/hybrid working considered
Umbrella Rate: £70 - £75ph
PAYE Inc. Rate: £61.45 - £65.80ph
Contract Length: 6 months ongoing

Key responsibilities of the Principal Lawyer role:

Handle a complex caseload of children and adults social care law from start to completion.

Report to the Assistant County Solicitor or Deputy County Solicitor and will have Senior Lawyers, Lawyers, Senior Assistant Lawyers, Assistant Lawyers, Senior Legal Assistants and Legal Assistants reporting to you.

Take part in the Legal Services’ Out of Hours service to aid the Emergency Duty Team on matters of Childcare and Adult Social Care.

Required Skills:

Be a qualified solicitor or legal executive (with a current PC) with substantial experience in social care law.

Proven track record of handling a diverse caseload with diligence and attention to detail.

Experience in court proceedings and representing clients in legal matters.

Supervisory experience within a legal team.

Benefits included with the Principal Lawyer position:

Hybrid working (will consider remote).

Weekly pay – the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.

Flexible hours.

If this Principal Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, then please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on 01772208969, or email [emailprotected] .

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.