Locum Principal Social Care Lawyer

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Job ID:

36305

Practice Area(s):

Adult Social Care, Children's Services

Location:

South-West 

Role:

Principal/Head of Section
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Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

04.08.2025

Employer type:

Local Authority

Employer Ref:

BRF8-91462

Salary:

70-75

Salary Type:

per hour
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Job Description:

Locum Principal Social Care Lawyer Required
Reference: BRF8-91642

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Social Care Lawyer to join a South West-based Local Authority on a locum basis, starting ASAP. This role is offered for an initial term of 6 months, with hybrid working arrangements available.

This position will involve managing a combined Childcare and Adult Social Care team. 

Duties and responsibilities may include:
  • Managing and developing a team of solicitors and legal assistants
  • Carrying out appraisals, one to one’s and motivational meetings
  • Setting, monitoring and collating targets and KPIs
  • To support, mentor and monitor junior staff
  • Providing expert legal advice on childcare and adult social care matters
  • Representing the council in respect of the above
  • Advising on complex legal matters
  • Liaising with senior stakeholders and interested parties
An attractive hourly rate of between £70-£75 per hour depending on experience (inside IR35) is available for this position. 

If you believe you are the right candidate for this role or are interested in finding out more, then please do not hesitate to give Charlotte Foley or Michael Attwood a call on 07441916389. Alternatively, send your CV to cfoley@venngroup.com alongside details of your current availability.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
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Locum Principal Social Care Lawyer

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Job ID:

36305

Practice Area(s):

Adult Social Care, Children's Services

Location:

South-West 

Role:

Principal/Head of Section
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

04.08.2025

Employer type:

Local Authority

Employer Ref:

BRF8-91462

Salary:

70-75

Salary Type:

per hour
col-wide   

Job Description:

Locum Principal Social Care Lawyer Required
Reference: BRF8-91642

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Social Care Lawyer to join a South West-based Local Authority on a locum basis, starting ASAP. This role is offered for an initial term of 6 months, with hybrid working arrangements available.

This position will involve managing a combined Childcare and Adult Social Care team. 

Duties and responsibilities may include:
  • Managing and developing a team of solicitors and legal assistants
  • Carrying out appraisals, one to one’s and motivational meetings
  • Setting, monitoring and collating targets and KPIs
  • To support, mentor and monitor junior staff
  • Providing expert legal advice on childcare and adult social care matters
  • Representing the council in respect of the above
  • Advising on complex legal matters
  • Liaising with senior stakeholders and interested parties
An attractive hourly rate of between £70-£75 per hour depending on experience (inside IR35) is available for this position. 

If you believe you are the right candidate for this role or are interested in finding out more, then please do not hesitate to give Charlotte Foley or Michael Attwood a call on 07441916389. Alternatively, send your CV to cfoley@venngroup.com alongside details of your current availability.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.