About the role
Pay Details: £51,356 – £54,495 (Pro Rata), £26.62 - £28.25 Per Hour, (plus Market Forces Supplement of £8,000).
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 Hours per week
Main Place of Work: Civic Offices, Barry and Hybrid Working,
Contract Type Permanent
We are recruiting a Principal Lawyer / Team Leader to lead and strengthen our Community Services legal function, influencing safeguarding decisions, supporting statutory responsibilities and ensuring high-risk matters are handled with confidence and care. You will:
* Lead, mentor and support a team of specialist lawyers and support staff within the Community Services Legal Team.
* Manage a complex caseload including children’s public law proceedings, child protection, adoption, fostering and related education matters.
* Provide confident, timely and risk-aware legal advice to officers, senior managers and Members in sensitive and time-critical situations.
* Represent the Council in Family Court proceedings and manage contested and high-risk litigation.
* Strengthen early legal engagement in safeguarding decisions, promoting proportionate, defensible and well-evidenced practice.
* Promote strong governance, excellent client care and modern, resilient legal practice.
What we offer:
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Relocation support (where applicable)
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Family-friendly policies
* Wellbeing support
* Ongoing professional development and leadership development opportunities
Additional information
How to apply:
You can apply for this post through the Council webpage 'Job Vacancies'
Interested?
If you are interested in the role and would like an informal conversation, then please contact: Justine Cass – Operational Manager, Legal Services, Email: JCass@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk or Victoria Davidson, Monitoring Officer / Head of Legal and Democratic Services, Email: VDavidson@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
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