Senior Legal Advisor
4 weeks ago
As a key member of our team, you will provide expert legal advice and guidance to colleagues, managers, officers, and members to contribute to the delivery of the Council's objectives and priorities.
Our ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Adult Social Care and Education law, with the ability to provide timely and effective legal advice to the Council and its departments.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide expert legal advice on Adult Social Care and Education law matters, including Court of Protection proceedings, Mental Health Act applications, and Education law matters.
- Undertake complex and routine legal cases, including advising on school admissions, exclusions, special educational needs, and home to school transport.
- Manage time and responsibilities effectively, without day-to-day supervision.
- Conduct proceedings, public inquiries, appeals, and Judicial reviews in the Courts and before Tribunals, and appear as advocate as appropriate.
- Advise maintained schools and academies in accordance with Service Level Agreements.
- Draft and advise on reports for the Cabinet, Cabinet Members, Council Committees, and Sub-Committees.
- Ensure proper records are digitally maintained on the case management system, relating to all work undertaken.
- Research legal questions arising from the work of the Council or its components or associated public bodies.
- Monitor changes in the law and practice as they affect the Team and implement changes when necessary.
- Inform client departments of changes in the law and practice.
- Bring to the attention of the Principal Solicitor (or other managers within the Division as appropriate) any matters of which the Monitoring Officer should be aware.
- Assist in the training of trainee solicitors and provide training to Officers and Members as required.
- Participate in the provision of a limited out of hours telephone service for urgent mental health queries.
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced solicitor who is able to work independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Adult Social Care and Education law, with the ability to provide timely and effective legal advice to the Council and its departments.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a high level of professionalism, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will also be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, with a strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
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