Senior ASC & Education Lawyer - 12-Month Fixed Term

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

26 days annual leave

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a Principal ASC Education Lawyer (Technical) to provide expert advice on Adult Social Care & Education Law matters. The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract, full-time, 37 hours per week based in Preston, Lancashire.

You will act as a senior legal professional, advising on governance and strategic priorities, with input into risk management and corporate transformation initiatives across the council.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in a relevant discipline and admitted Solicitor or Barrister with current practicing certificate.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in Adult Social Care and/or Education Law.
• Experience advising Local Authorities or Public Sector organisations on ASC/Education law matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and representation on ASC & Education Law matters.
• Influence and support senior stakeholders to deliver strategic priorities and statutory functions.
• Manage complex education litigation and dispute resolution processes.

Skills

Solicitor or Barrister

Education Law

Public Sector Law

Communication

Education

Honours degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Lancashire County Council is seeking a Principal ASC Education Lawyer (Technical) to provide expert advice on Adult Social Care & Education Law matters. The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract, full-time, 37 hours per week based in Preston, Lancashire.

You will act as a senior legal professional, advising on governance and strategic priorities, with input into risk management and corporate transformation initiatives across the council.