Senior Local Government Solicitor - Adults & Education

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority recruitment partner is seeking a Principal Lawyer to lead the Adults & Education legal team on an initial three-month locum contract in Glasgow, Scotland. The role involves managing complex legal cases and ensuring team performance. With flexible working options, candidates can choose hybrid or fully remote arrangements. Ideal candidates should have recent experience in local government, managing staff, and handling adult social care and education legal matters. A competitive pay rate of circa £65 per hour is offered.

Benefits

Flexible working days

Hybrid or fully remote work

Qualifications

• Experience in managing Adult Social Care and Education legal matters within Local Government.
• Proven track record in managing staff and leading legal teams.
• Recent relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the Adults & Education legal team.
• Handle complex public law cases with high reputational implications.
• Supervise and monitor other lawyers' work and performance.

Skills

Experience in Local Government

Staff management

Management of Adult Social Care matters

Management of Education legal matters

Job description

A local authority recruitment partner is seeking a Principal Lawyer to lead the Adults & Education legal team on an initial three-month locum contract in Glasgow, Scotland. The role involves managing complex legal cases and ensuring team performance. With flexible working options, candidates can choose hybrid or fully remote arrangements. Ideal candidates should have recent experience in local government, managing staff, and handling adult social care and education legal matters. A competitive pay rate of circa £65 per hour is offered.