Principal Lawyer (SEN) Annual Salary: £59,000 - £73,500
Location: Bedfordshire (commutable from Letchworth, Luton and Bedford with travel to other offices)
Job Type: FTC, 15- 18 Months, hybrid 2 days office based per week
I am recruiting for a Principal Lawyer specialising in Special Educational Needs and education matters. This role is crucial in leading a team of lawyers to provide professional and innovative legal services to a variety of public sector clients.
Day-to-day of the role: Provide legal advice and services in litigation matters, predominantly around Special Educational Needs and education, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and obligations to protect the best interests of client organisations.
Act as a legal advisor to client organisations, ensuring compliance and protection of their interests.
Develop and provide legal input into training courses for professional clients.
Manage the team’s complex and politically sensitive caseload to ensure high-quality, well-researched, and comprehensive legal advice within required timescales.
Identify and manage risks associated with relevant areas of legal practice.
Supervise and manage the work of the team, ensuring professional guidance is given, expertise is employed, and work is allocated appropriately.
Manage team activities including performance, caseloads, produ...