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 cases
* Managing 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 Council
* Supervising, 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 targets
Experience required:
1. Experience required in Local Government
2. Experience managing sta...