Locum Team Lawyer - People

Deekay Recruitment

  • Wigan, Greater Manchester
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
  • Apply easily
Team Lawyer - PeopleWigan (Local Authority role)Initial 3-6 month contractRate: Umbrella, negotiable (Indicate rate sought)37 hours per weekWe are especially interested in candidates with post qualification experience in Adult Social Care Debt or have a significant amount of transferrable skills i.e. Adults / Litigation experience.There is potential for advocacy in this role.On an on-going basis within the areas of law of Children’s Social care, Education, Adult social care, Health and Contentious Housing you will:
  • Handle a personal legal caseload which could include complex and significant cases;
  • Advise, prepare and conduct proceedings on behalf of the Council. Acting as an advocate for the Council at court, tribunals, inquiries and other statutory and legislative hearings;
  • Manage the instruction, use and involvement of Counsel and external lawyers in appropriate cases;
  • Draft complex and significant legal documents engaging in detailed negotiations with parties as appropriate;
  • Attend meetings with committees, panels and officers advising on complex and significant legal matters;
  • Provide specialist legal advice to clients to assist them in the delivery of their objectives and priorities;
If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.

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