Senior Lawyer (Adults & Education)

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SENIOR LAWYERS (ADULTS & EDUCATION)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Cheshire East's Legal Services Team for Senior solicitors within our Adult & Education Legal Team.

These roles will provide legal and procedural advice and support to our client department, in the most effective and efficient way to meet the requirements of the Council as a whole and specific Services and Departments.

These roles provide support to the Principal Lawyers, handling a caseload of complex cases related to Adults Social Care, including Court of Protection, Deprivation of Liberty, Mental Health, Mental Capacity Act, Inquests, advisory work relating to the Care Act 2014 responsibilities, ordinary residence, funding, and charging disputes, as well as advising schools and attendance at Education & Transport appeals.

We are a close-knit supportive team, working hard towards positive outcomes for our client departments. Caseloads are monitored & supported, and there is a varied range & nature of work available. You will also be encouraged to build on your career goals, in a forward-thinking, inclusive Authority.

ABOUT YOU

You will:

• Be an admitted solicitor, barrister or legal executive with a current practising certificate or equivalent.
• Have a wide range of post qualification experience in Adults social care & Education law.
• Provide timely, high quality, legal, tactical & strategic advice.
• Be able to represent the Council, including advocacy skills & a willingness to undertake advocacy.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills as well as demonstrable skills in negotiation, drafting, and persuading.
• Demonstrate a proven track record and working to tight deadlines particularly on complex cases.
• Be able to work confidently & effectively either alone or as part of a team.
• Support and assist the rest of the team as well as build & maintain excellent client relationships.

WHAT WE GIVE IN RETURN

• ENHANCED ANNUAL LEAVE - 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) from day 1, increasing up to 39 days after only 5 years' service.
• ENHANCED PUBLIC PENSION - A career average pension (contributions built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay).
• FLEXIBLE WORKING PATTERN - 37-hour standard full time working week and hybrid/remote working arrangements.
• PURCHASE OF ANNUAL LEAVE - The ability to purchase up to 10 days' extra annual leave each year in addition to your normal annual leave entitlements (this is pro-rata for part time staff).
• CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME - Receive up to 25-39% off the retail price of the bike and safety equipment package.
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME - A completely free to use and confidential assistance service for all employees to help manage, reduce and overcome the impact of life issues.
• PAID VOLUNTEER LEAVE - Up to two days paid leave per year to volunteer for local organisations in the borough of Cheshire East.
• VIRGIN MEDIA AND O2 DISCOUNTS - Exclusive discounts on Virgin Media Broadband and O2 pay monthly plans.
• DISCOUNTED GYM MEMBERSHIPS - Access to corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure.

To find out more about our rewards and benefits package, please click on the following link; Employee benefits (cheshireeast.gov.uk)

ABOUT US

Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we can offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities. At Cheshire East Council, we are working for a brighter future together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.

HOW TO APPLY

If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you. To apply for the role please click apply for this job at the bottom of the page.

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