Senior ASC & Education Law Counsel – Hybrid (12-month)

NW Legal Consortium

Preston

Hybrid

GBP 56,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

Financial and travel benefits

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a Principal ASC Education Lawyer (Technical) to lead high-level education and Adult Social Care matters. The role sits within the council’s information governance framework and involves advising senior stakeholders on complex cases and statutory functions in a hybrid Preston setting.

You will act as a senior legal professional, shaping policy, guiding decisions, and representing the council in critical education and ASC matters while collaborating with other

Qualifications

Qualified solicitor or Barrister with England & Wales practising certificate.
Experience in Adult Social Care and/or Education Law.
Strong understanding of Local Authority governance and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide expert legal advice and representation on ASC & Education Law matters.
Advise, influence, and support senior stakeholders on strategic priorities and statutory functions.
Work with colleagues to ensure lawful, robust decision-making within the Council.

Skills

Legal expertise

Education Law

Adult Social Care knowledge

Communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales)

Honours degree

Tools

Case management software

Job description

You will act as a senior legal professional, shaping policy, guiding decisions, and representing the council in critical education and ASC matters while collaborating with other

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