Senior Public Sector Lawyer (Hybrid)

We Do Social Work; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Challenging work

Senior stakeholder engagement

Professional development

Meaningful impact

Job summary

We Do Social Work in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer to provide high-quality legal advice across a relevant area of specialism. This role offers a flexible hybrid arrangement with 2 days in the office and the remainder remote.

The successful candidate will manage a varied and complex caseload, advise senior stakeholders, and contribute to an effective, forward-thinking legal service. Strong judgement, research and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience providing legal advice within a relevant area of specialism.
• Experience working in a public sector or comparable legal environment.
• Strong case management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Sound legal judgement with risk-focused, pragmatic advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, high-quality legal advice to service areas, senior officers and key stakeholders.
• Manage a substantial and varied caseload with timely delivery of legal services.
• Represent the organisation in contested matters, including advocacy and court appearances where required.
• Build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders and external legal representatives.
• Deliver training and issue clear, practical advice on complex legal issues.
• Undertake legal research into new legislation and case law.
• Attend meetings to provide legal guidance and support decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve legal processes, policies and practices.
• Mentor junior colleagues and share knowledge.
• Maintain accurate case management records and uphold best practices.

Skills

Legal counsel

Public sector experience

Case management

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Legal research

Independent work

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

We Do Social Work in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer to provide high-quality legal advice across a relevant area of specialism. This role offers a flexible hybrid arrangement with 2 days in the office and the remainder remote.

The successful candidate will manage a varied and complex caseload, advise senior stakeholders, and contribute to an effective, forward-thinking legal service. Strong judgement, research and communication are essential.