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Lawyer - Social Care & Education

Job Posted: 3 hours ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Morden, London

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Lawyer - Social Care & Education

Location: London Road, SM4 5DX

Start Date: ASAP                                                

Contract Duration: 4+ Month

Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week

Pay Rate: £40.16 per hour

Job Ref: (phone number removed)

Job Responsibilities

Provide high-quality legal advice in various areas like children's and adults' social care, education, and more.

Handle a large caseload of complex matters and draft necessary legal documents.

Offer creative legal solutions to support service changes and client needs.

Represent the service's interests within the council and with external clients.

Support and supervise junior staff, and deputize for senior legal roles when needed.

Advise elected members and senior managers on legal issues.

Prepare for and attend court, arbitration, or mediation as needed.

Maintain and improve client relationships.

Keep clients informed of new legislation and provide training if necessary.

Negotiate with solicitors and other professionals on behalf of the authorities.

Person Specifications

Must Have:

Qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive with local government experience.

Good knowledge of relevant legislation and decision-making processes.

Strong analytical legal skills.

Ability to work under pressure and adapt to client needs.

Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

Commitment to the Shared Legal Service principles.

Nice to Have:

Ability to travel to client offices or courts as needed.

Experience in managing and developing staff.

Willingness to attend out-of-hours meetings or emergencies.

Performance-oriented with effective management skills.

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