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.