Legal Team Lawyer

2 weeks ago


Greater Manchester UK, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd Full time

We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority based in Greater Manchester, who are recruiting for a locum Team Lawyer to oversee their People function until March 2025.


Specialist experience within Adult Social Care Law is a desirable criteria.


The position is due to start immediately, and the rate is negotiable subject to experience.


Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Overseeing a team, covering areas of law to include Children’s Social Care, Adult Social Care, Health and Housing
  • Carrying own caseload of complex matters, ideally within Adult Social Care which would include Court of Protection, welfare applications, ordinary residence disputes and s21A challenges, and handling own advocacy
  • Advising on, preparing and conducting proceedings, acting as an advocate for the Council and Court, tribunals, inquiries and other statutory or legislative hearings
  • Responsible for supervision and mentoring of junior staff across the division


Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive
  • Local Government Experience


Rewards and Benefits:

  • Remote working


Working hours:

  • 37 hours per week
  • Monday – Friday


Please 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.


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