Senior Lawyer

2 Month Contract With A Local Authority Job Purpose To provide expert legal advice and representation on complex education law matters, supporting the Council's Adults, Education and Employment service. The role is responsible for managing a team of legal professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, timely, and effective legal services while contributing to the strategic objectives of the Council.

Key Responsibilities

Provide specialist legal advice on a broad range of education law matters. Manage a caseload of complex, high-profile, and sensitive legal cases. Represent the Council in negotiations, tribunals, court proceedings, and other legal forums where required. Lead, supervise, and develop a team of legal professionals, providing effective performance management and professional support.

Manage up to six directly reporting staff and oversee up to fifteen consultancy or contract staff as required. Ensure legal services are delivered in accordance with legislation, professional standards, and Council policies. Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal departments, external legal representatives, and key stakeholders.

Contribute to service planning, continuous improvement, and the development of legal policies and procedures. Support the delivery of strategic projects and organisational priorities within the Adults, Education and Employment Team.

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with a current practising certificate (or equivalent professional qualification). Significant post-qualification experience in education law. Experience managing complex legal cases and providing strategic legal advice. Proven leadership and people management experience.

Strong knowledge of relevant education legislation and local government legal frameworks. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work under pressure. Additional Information Location: Royal Borough Of Greenwich Hours per Week: 35 Hours Pay: Bi-weekly payments