- Act as one of the council's senior legal professionals
- Provide expert legal advice and representation on Adult Social Care and Education Law matters
- Advise, influence, shape and challenge at senior levels to support strategic priorities, workforce projects and statutory functions
- Work alongside specialist Legal colleagues on corporate priorities, transformation projects, workforce initiatives and service development
- Support effective risk management and lawful, robust decision-making throughout the Council
- Provide front-line legal advice and guidance to stakeholders
Requirements
- Ideally have an honours degree in a relevant discipline
- Admitted Solicitor or Barrister status (England and Wales) with a current practicing certificate
- Excellent understanding and experience of operating within the legal frameworks and requirements of Local Authority governance
- Extensive previous post-qualification professional experience within Adult Social Care and/or Education Law
- Excellent previous experience of advising Local Authorities or Public Sector organisations on Adult Social Care and/or Education law matters
- Experience of managing complex Education litigation and dispute resolution processes
- Experience of advising on SEND law, school admissions, exclusions, safeguarding and school governance
- Drive to provide front-line legal advice and guidance
- Excellent communication skills with a range of stakeholders at all levels
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in Adult Social Care and Education Law, providing strategic legal advice and representation while ensuring compliance with Local Authority governance. Capable of managing complex legal issues and delivering front-line legal guidance to stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Admitted Solicitor Or Barrister Status
- Adult Social Care Law
- Education Law
- Local Authority Governance
- Complex Education Litigation
Hard Skills
- Legal Advice
- Dispute Resolution
- SEND Law
- School Admissions
- Safeguarding
- School Governance
Soft Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
- Current Practicing Certificate
Industry Keywords
- Public Sector
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Strategic Priorities
- Workforce Projects
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