Adult Social Care and Education Lawyer - Venn Group : Job Details

Locum Adult Social Care & Education Lawyer – 3 months + - Remote Working – Up to £55-60 per hour umbrella – Midlands Position: Locum Adult Social Care & Education LawyerOrganisation: Midlands based Local AuthorityDuration: 3-month initial contract with the likelihood of extension thereafterWorking Pattern: Ideally full time however candidates with part time availability possessing relevant experience will also be consideredWorking Arrangement: Fully remote working including remote advocacyHourly Rate: £55-£60 per hour Umbrella The successful candidate will be a Solicitor or Barrister with prior experience working within Local Government carrying a full and varied caseload of Adult Social Care and Education matters. However, the Local Authority are open to considering candidates who would like to assist in either solely Education or solely Adult Social Care Law. Duties may include:•             Provide Adult Social Care Law and Education Law advice, and additional legal advice on areas including children social care (not care proceedings) and health as required•             Ensure that the decisions made by the client departments are within the legal boundaries; accord with Council policy; and achieve their aims and objectives efficiently•             Maintain an awareness of all relevant legislation, policy and regulations, investigate and advise on implications of changing legislation, case law and codes of practice and policy and provide training where necessary•             Participate in any other areas of work in the Legal Services Department when required to do so by the Principal Solicitor (Adults, Children and Health) within whose Team they are located Please apply for this role online or contact Connie Ross or Sam Cox via phone or email for further information.-   Job Reference: J85753 Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits. Locum Adult Social Care & Education Lawyer – 3 months + - Remote Working – Up to £55-60 per hour umbrella – Midlands