OverviewWe are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority based in the North-West of England, who are recruiting for a Senior Solicitor for their Adult Social Care team on an initial three-month locum contract, with potential for extension. The position is due to start as soon as possible, and is offering circa £65 p/hour via an Umbrella company.

ResponsibilitiesDuties will include (but are not limited to):

Supervising a small team of lawyers and support staff, and undertaking more complex casework

Managing the most complex legal cases within Adult Social Care, advising on and providing guidance relating to high profile cases which have reputational implications for the Council

Supervising, monitoring and reviewing all lawyers’ work on less complex cases, assessing and appraising performance, setting targets and implementing management strategies to ensure the lawyers achieve targets

Experience requiredExperience required:

Experience in Local Government

Experience managing staff

Experience managing complex Adult Social Care legal matters

Rewards and Benefits

Working hours: 37 hours per week

Monday – Friday, 9am–5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Legal

Industries

Government Administration and Legal Services

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