Principal Lawyer - Service Care Solutions - Legal : Job Details

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a dynamic local authority, based in Devon, which needs a Principal Lawyer to join their Children and Adults Social Care legal team. As a Principal Lawyer, you will play a crucial role in providing expert legal advice and representation related to children and adults in social care settings.Role: Principal Lawyer - Children and Adults Social CareLocation: Remote/hybrid working consideredUmbrella Rate: £70 - £75phPAYE Inc. Rate: £61.45 - £65.80phContract Length:  6 months ongoingKey responsibilities of the Principal Lawyer role:

• Handle a complex caseload of children and adults social care law from start to completion.
• Report to the Assistant County Solicitor or Deputy County Solicitor and will have Senior Lawyers, Lawyers, Senior Assistant Lawyers, Assistant Lawyers, Senior Legal Assistants and Legal Assistants reporting to you.
• Take part in the Legal Services’ Out of Hours service to aid the Emergency Duty Team on matters of Childcare and Adult Social Care.

Required Skills:

• Be a qualified solicitor or legal executive (with a current PC) with substantial experience in social care law.
• Proven track record of handling a diverse caseload with diligence and attention to detail.
• Experience in court proceedings and representing clients in legal matters.
• Supervisory experience within a legal team.

Benefits included with the Principal Lawyer position:

• Hybrid working (will consider remote).
• Weekly pay – the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
• Flexible hours.

If this Principal Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, then please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on , or email .uk.We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.