Principal Adult Social Care Lawyer

My client is seeking a seasoned legal professional to lead on complex adult social care matters, drive service transformation, and elevate legal practice through strategic leadership and collaboration.

Role Overview:

• Provide legal advice and representation on complex cases within the designated legal team.

• Deputise for the Head of Legal and assist in managing the legal team.

• Work collaboratively with the Law and Governance Service to deliver high-quality legal services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Offer specialist legal advice to senior officers, departments, and service areas.

• Lead service improvement and transformation efforts within the legal team.

• Identify legislative updates and deliver related training.

• Promote a commercial approach to legal services and explore income generation opportunities.

• Assist in policy and report preparation to ensure compliance with legislation and best practices.

• Promote inclusive, non-discriminatory practices and a positive work environment.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Legal qualification (Solicitor or equivalent).

• Experience advising on complex legal matters.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Proficient in Office 365 tools.

• Leadership experience or potential to manage a legal team.

Desirable:

• Management qualification or experience.

• Local Authority legal knowledge.

Role Overview:

• Provide legal advice and representation on complex cases within the designated legal team.

• Deputise for the Head of Legal and assist in managing the legal team.

• Work collaboratively with the Law and Governance Service to deliver high-quality legal services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Offer specialist legal advice to senior officers, departments, and service areas.

• Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, councillors, and partners.

• Manage, inspire, and develop the legal team.

• Lead service improvement and transformation efforts within the legal team.

• Identify legislative updates and deliver related training.

• Promote a commercial approach to legal services and explore income generation opportunities.

• Promote inclusive, non-discriminatory practices and a positive work environment.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Legal qualification (Solicitor or equivalent).

• Experience advising on complex legal matters.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Proficient in Office 365 tools.

• Leadership experience or potential to manage a legal team.

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