£62,840 per annum

We have a vacancy for a newly created role of Legal Manager – Adult Safeguarding & Education.

Our vacancy would be suitable for qualified lawyers with relevant experience.  Applications from those with local government or private sector experience are welcomed.

A comprehensive induction programme will be given to new colleagues including any additional support for those wishing to make a move from the private to public sector.

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis until candidates are appointed.

Our Team Structure
Our Legal Service is made up of 5 teams: (1) Legal Practice; (2) Commercial; (3) Child Safeguarding; (4) Adult Safeguarding & Education; and (5) Regulatory.  The Legal Practice Team provides an administrative and supportive ‘hub’ for the legal teams.

Our Vacant Post
You would provide leadership and support to your team, with a focus on delivering specialist advice and representation in a range of relevant areas including: adult safeguarding, mental health, education matters including SEND, funding for both social care and mental health aftercare, together with advice and guidance on policy issues.

Our Team Ethos
We are committed to providing excellent public service and making a difference within our local community and region.

We provide a supportive environment for the development and maintenance of your professional skills and career at all stages. We have a number of trainee and solicitor apprentices successfully working towards qualification and can also offer apprenticeship opportunities at higher level for qualified staff. 

You will have access to a webinar training resource covering a range of legal areas. You will also have access to the Newcastle Law Society and Lawyers in Local Government membership together with the networking and training opportunities they provide. 

Hybrid working and flexible working options are available. It’s what you do, not where and when you do it that matters. We offer a modern, open plan working environment with opportunities to use technology to work in a flexible and agile way.  Our extensive law library is fully available to you on-line.

We have a strong culture of teamwork and there are always opportunities to widen your knowledge and experience by getting involved in projects and novel queries.

Why North Tyneside Council?
Located in the heart of North East England, North Tyneside is a dynamic and exciting place to live, work and visit and is part of the North East Combined Authority.

It includes four towns, North Shields, Whitley Bay, Killingworth and Wallsend and has a population of 205,000. We have an outstanding coastline with award winning beaches that drive our visitor economy with Tynemouth announced as one of the best place to live in 2025 (The Sunday Times) and Whitley Bay announced as the best place to live in the North East in 2023 (The Sunday Times).

We are an ambitious local authority that listens to, cares for and represents our residents in everything we do. We have vibrant communities, a strong heritage and bright future.

We will strive to make you feel valued from the moment you join us. We have a comprehensive induction process and an experienced and approachable team to ensure you are supported in your role from day one.

If you would like to be part of our team and are committed to providing excellent legal services in this vital area of work, we look forward to hearing from you.

Contact:  
For an informal conversation regarding the vacancy, please contact:  

Louise Watson - Senior Manager Legal & Registration   
louise.watson@northtyneside.gov.uk

Applications based upon flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be given full consideration.

Why North Tyneside Council?  
Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. A place where people want to work, where joining our team is an exciting prospect, staying with us feels like a great decision, and building your career at North Tyneside Council is a natural progression.  

As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well-being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued.  

Together, we're crafting a workplace that's built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference.  
   
If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel. 

Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance.  Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business. 

Require a reasonable adjustment? If you feel a reasonable adjustment will provide additional support in both the recruitment process and within the workplace, please indicate this to the hiring manager on your application. Declaring a reasonable adjustment will not subject you to any form of discrimination when determining which applicants are successful for interview and employment with us. 

Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan 
In 2019, North Tyneside Council declared a climate emergency. This declaration set a target to reduce the carbon footprint of the council’s operations, and the borough, by 50% by 2023 and to align to the Government’s net zero target of 2050.

We recognise the significant role we can play in the borough in helping to limit climate change, but we can’t do this alone; we need help from all our residents, businesses, voluntary and community sectors and of course all those who apply and work for us. Together we can make North Tyneside a sustainable place to live and work for everyone in the borough. 

Applying
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