Locum Principal Adult Social Care and Education Lawyer
Posted 1 week ago by Venn Group
£70 Per hour
Inside
Remote
North West, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role is for a Senior Adult Social Care and Education Locum position with a local authority in the North West of England. The successful candidate will oversee a small team of lawyers and paralegals while managing a mixed caseload in Adult Social Care and Education. Previous local government legal experience and some managerial experience are essential. The position offers flexibility in working arrangements, including fully remote options.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee a small team of Adult Social Care and Education Lawyers and Paralegals.
- Manage a standard mixed caseload in Adult Social Care and Education.
- Provide legal advice and support to the local authority.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
Key Skills:
- Previous local government legal experience in Adult Social Care and/or Education.
- Managerial experience.
- Strong understanding of relevant legislation and policies.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Salary (Rate): £70.00 per hour
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Legal
Venn Group have been instructed on a Senior Adult Social Care and Education Locum position on behalf of a local authority in the North West. The successful candidate will have previous local government legal experience within Adult Social Care and/or Education as well as some managerial experience. The role will involve overseeing a small team of ASC and Education Lawyers and Paralegals, and managing a standard mixed caseload. Start: Dec 2025/Jan 2026 Duration: 3 months+ Working Arrangement: Full-time or part-time, can consider fully remote options Rate: £65-70 per hour, umbrella If you’d like to be considered for this role or would like to discuss further details, please contact Leah Mandviwala (lmandviwala@venngroup.com) or call the team on 07441 916452. Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.