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We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority based in the South-West of England, who are recruiting for a Principal Lawyer for their Childcare & 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 up to £75 p/hour via an Umbrella company.The ideal candidate will have managed staff previously, and have experience managing Childcare and Adult Social Care matters.Duties will include (but are not limited to): Planning, leading, organising and managing the Childcare & Adult Social Care legal teams, representing the Council at all meetings in relation to the management of public law casesManaging the most complex legal cases within Childcare/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 GovernmentExperience managing staffExperience managing both Childcare and Adult Social Care legal mattersRewards and Benefits:Hybrid working, or can consider candidates on a fully remote basisFlexible working daysWorking hours:37 hours per weekMonday – Friday, 9am-5pmPlease 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.