• Provide expert legal advice to internal client departments, primarily in relation to education law
• Act as a Lawyer within the People Team, managing a complex and varied caseload.
• Represent the Council in Courts, Tribunals (including SEND), hearings, panels, and other forums (virtually)
• Draft high-quality legal documentation, including court applications, reports, correspondence, and advice notes
• Build effective working relationships across Legal Services, support functions, and client directorates
• Support the Team Leader and Head of Service with service delivery, team processes, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all matters are delivered within agreed timescales and in line with governance, safeguarding, and data protection requirements

• Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive, with rights to conduct litigation and advocacy
• A sound understanding of local government and administrative law, with working knowledge of education law
• Experience managing a full and complex caseload, including high-risk or contentious matters
• Proven experience representing clients in court, SEND tribunals, hearings, meetings, or panels
• Strong drafting skills across a range of legal documents
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet challenging deadlines
• Confidence working with a range of stakeholders and advising at pace
• Strong IT skills, including case management systems and Microsoft Office

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