We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority based in the North-West of England, who are recruiting for a Principal Lawyer for their Adult Social Care & Education team on an initial three-month locum contract, with potential for extension. The position is due to start as soon as possible, and is offering circa £65 p/hour via an Umbrella company.The ideal candidate will have managed staff previously, and have experience managing Adult Social Care & Education matters within Local Government.Duties will include (but are not limited to): Planning, leading, organising and managing the Adults & Education legal team, representing the Council at all meetings in relation to the management of public law casesManaging the most complex legal cases within Adult Social Care/Education, advising on and providing guidance relating to high profile cases which have reputational implications for the CouncilSupervising, monitoring and reviewing all lawyers’ work on less complex cases, assessing and appraising performance, setting targets and implementing management strategies to ensure the lawyers achieve targetsExperience required:Experience required in Local GovernmentExperience managing staffExperience managing both Adult Social Care and Education legal mattersRewards and Benefits:Hybrid working, or can consider candidates on a fully remote basisFlexible working daysWorking hours:37 hours per weekMonday – Friday, 9am-5pmPlease note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.