Senior Local Government Solicitor - Adults & Education

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

Job summary

A Local Authority in the North-West of England is seeking a Principal Lawyer to manage their Adult Social Care & Education legal team on an initial three-month locum contract. The ideal candidate will possess previous managerial experience and knowledge of handling complex legal matters within Local Government. This position allows for hybrid or fully remote working options, offering competitive pay at approximately £65 per hour. The role demands strong leadership and legal expertise, particularly in public law cases.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible working days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Local Government.
• Experience in managing staff and complex legal cases.
• Recent practice in Adult Social Care and Education legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Adults & Education legal team.
• Provide guidance on high profile legal cases.
• Review and assess performance of legal team members.

Skills

Managing Adult Social Care legal matters

Managing Education legal matters

Staff management

Public law knowledge

Job description

A Local Authority in the North-West of England is seeking a Principal Lawyer to manage their Adult Social Care & Education legal team on an initial three-month locum contract. The ideal candidate will possess previous managerial experience and knowledge of handling complex legal matters within Local Government. This position allows for hybrid or fully remote working options, offering competitive pay at approximately £65 per hour. The role demands strong leadership and legal expertise, particularly in public law cases.