Senior Childcare Lawyer - Bury (Local Authority role) Contract role Hourly rate negotiable Full time, 35 hours per week Hybrid working To contribute to the Council's corporate strategic priorities and the legal direction of the team, ensuring that priorities are met. Provide significant input into the development and implementation of legal compliance policies and procedures. Counsels colleagues and develops appropriate relationships across other departments as well as externally, to ensure the best outcomes are delivered To work with the other team members in identifying and implementing improvement to services and making the most of resources. To actively contribute to the professional development of the service and have a proactive and positive manner. To support Legal Services by helping to build and maintain excellent client relations acting as a role model to achieve service and Council wide objectives. To deliver high quality and value for money legal services. To assist with the other work within the team as required. To work on effective relationships to get the best results. To provide departmental officers with expert legal advice on applicable laws and the interpretation of legal documents in a manner that supports a practical legal approach and manages risk. To provide recommendations for addressing critical legal and policy issues in order to ensure that the councils legal and business objectives are met. To identify legal issues and risks and providing analysis and resolution to such matters. To provide effective representation on complex legal work on behalf of the Council, and, where appropriate, to external bodies. To lead and support junior staff in undertaking their role. To manage a personal caseload of legal work relevant to the team and areas of law and legal practice based on transactions of high value, complexity and/or of major significance/importance. If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.