Team Lawyer - People
Wigan (Local Authority role)
Initial 3-6 month contract
Rate: Umbrella, negotiable, indicate rate sought
37 hours per week
As a Team Lawyer – People you will report to the Group Lawyer - People
and be part of a client focussed and outcomes driven legal and democratic
function.
You will operate in the area of Children’s social care law which includes
Local Authority pre-proceedings work, Care proceedings, Other
safeguarding orders and Adoption. A knowledge of Adult social care, and
Health law would be advantageous.
You will work closely with clients to assist them in the delivery of their
service objectives and priorities, providing advice, support and assistance
to client officers, Elected Members, Partner Organisations and other key
stakeholders from across the public and private sector.
You will advise, prepare and conduct proceedings acting as an advocate for
the Council at court, tribunals, inquiries and other statutory and legislative
hearings.
Handle a personal legal caseload which could include complex and
significant cases.
- Advise, prepare and conduct proceedings on behalf of the Council.
- Acting as an advocate for the Council at court, tribunals, inquiries
and other statutory and legislative hearings. - Manage the instruction, use and involvement of Counsel and
external lawyers in appropriate cases. - Draft complex and significant legal documents engaging in detailed
negotiations with parties as appropriate. - Attend meetings with committees, panels and officers advising on
complex and significant legal matters. - Provide specialist legal advice to clients to assist them in the delivery
of their objectives and priorities. - Assist the service in identifying areas for continuous improvement
which provide value for money, efficiency benefits and high levels of
service delivery. - Develop and improve the knowledge of officers and Elected
Members by giving advice, guidance, delivering training and
production of briefing notes. - Assist with projects ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget
and contribute to the corporate visions and priorities.
If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.
