Principal Social Care Solicitor

Principal Social Care Solicitor

Rate: 400-500 per day - Negotiable DOE
Contract Length: 6-month initial contract
London Borough Council
Flexible Hybrid Working

Spencer Clarke Group have partnered with a highly respected London Borough Council to find an experienced and motivated Principal Solicitor to lead its dedicated Social Care Legal Team.

This pivotal leadership position involves overseeing complex and sensitive legal matters in both Children's and Adult Social Care, ensuring high standards of legal advice and service delivery across the Council.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Specialist Lead Lawyer for all Social Care matters, covering both Children's and Adults' services.
• Manage, supervise, and develop a team of 7-10 lawyers, ensuring high-quality and timely legal support.
• Provide strategic legal advice on complex, high-profile, and sensitive Social Care cases.
• Oversee and allocate caseloads effectively, ensuring compliance with deadlines and LEXCEL standards.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX entitled to practice in England and Wales.
• Extensive experience in Social Care Law (Children's and Adults), ideally within local government.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop others.
• Proven ability to handle complex legal cases, advise senior stakeholders, and manage competing priorities.

If you're interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the details below:

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Our legal specialist, Max, has extensive experience across all areas of the legal market and recruits for positions at every level - from legal assistants and paralegals through to Directors of Legal and Monitoring Officers. If this particular role isn't quite right for you, but you'd like to explore other opportunities, please get in touch using the contact details above for a confidential discussion about the market.

We are also proud to offer a market-leading referral scheme, with rewards of up to 300. If you know someone who might be a great fit for this or another legal role, simply ask them to send their CV to Max - and don't forget to include your own details so we can ensure you receive your referral bonus if they are successful.

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