Senior Adult Social Care Solicitor

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions

  • Manchester
  • £70.00 per hour
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
  • Apply easily
We 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 six-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.The ideal candidate will have managed staff previously, and have experience managing complex Adult Social Care matters.Duties 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 CouncilSupervising, 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 targetsExperience required:
  • Experience required in Local Government
  • Experience managing staff
  • Experience managing complex Adult Social Care legal matters
Rewards and Benefits:
  • Hybrid working
  • Flexible working days
Working hours:
  • 37 hours per week
  • Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

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