Job Description
We are working with a Local Authority in the Northern Home Counties region looking for a Principal SEN Lawyers from upwards 10+ PQE to join their department on a 15-18 month FTC basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to lead and manage a team of lawyers providing a range of public sector clients with exceptional legal service predominantly in respect of SEN Education Law.
The role offers a salary of £59.193.75 - £73,861.50 DOE and an excellent benefits package. This is a full – time position with the council operating on a flexible working environment.
About the position:
Principal SEN Lawyers are expected to undertake the following duties:
1. Provide comprehensive specialist legal advice to clients whilst managing a complex caseload in relation to the areas around Special Educational Needs and Education matters
2. Contribute to the development, training or mentoring of colleagues within the team when required whilst supervising and managing the work of the team to ensure that professional guidance is given
3. Provide overall management of the team’s complex and politically sensitive case load to ensure the provision of high quality, well researched and comprehensive legal advice within the timescales required by the client
4. Actively seek out new business development opportunities and to raise the profile of shared legal service with both existing client base an...