8 Month Contract With A Local Authority

To act as the Council’s principal legal expert on all aspects of adults, children, and education law, delivering high-quality legal advice, litigation, and representation. The role also provides strategic guidance on local government law and leads on specialist safeguarding-related projects, while managing and developing a team of safeguarding and social care lawyers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on complex cases relating to adults, children, and education law, including advocacy and representation where appropriate.
  
• Provide authoritative legal advice and guidance to senior officers, elected members, and internal stakeholders.
  
• Oversee and manage a team of safeguarding and social care lawyers, including supervision, performance management, and development.
  
• Ensure the effective conduct of litigation, including case strategy, risk assessment, and decision-making.
  
• Act as the principal point of expertise for safeguarding law and related local government legal matters.
  
• Contribute to policy development, strategic initiatives, and cross-departmental projects.
  
• Maintain high professional standards and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and governance requirements.
  
• Manage external legal resources and budgets where required.
  

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor, barrister, or equivalent legal professional with a current practising certificate.
  
• Extensive post-qualification experience in adults, children, and education law.
  
• Strong advocacy and litigation experience, ideally within a local government setting.
  
• Proven experience managing or supervising legal teams.
  
• In-depth knowledge of safeguarding law and relevant legislation.
  
• Ability to provide clear, strategic legal advice to senior stakeholders.
  
• Strong organisational, leadership, and communication skills.
  

• Bi-Weekly Payments
  
• 36 Hours Per Week