Job Purpose
To provide expert legal advice and representation on complex education law matters, supporting the Council's Adults, Education and Employment service. The role is responsible for managing a team of legal professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, timely, and effective legal services while contributing to the strategic objectives of the Council.
- Provide specialist legal advice on a broad range of education law matters.
- Manage a caseload of complex, high-profile, and sensitive legal cases.
- Represent the Council in negotiations, tribunals, court proceedings, and other legal forums where required.
- Lead, supervise, and develop a team of legal professionals, providing effective performance management and professional support.
- Manage up to six directly reporting staff and oversee up to fifteen consultancy or contract staff as required.
- Ensure legal services are delivered in accordance with legislation, professional standards, and Council policies.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal departments, external legal representatives, and key stakeholders.
- Contribute to service planning, continuous improvement, and the development of legal policies and procedures.
- Support the delivery of strategic projects and organisational priorities within the Adults, Education and Employment Team.
Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with a current practising certificate (or equivalent professional qualification).
- Significant post-qualification experience in education law.
- Experience managing complex legal cases and providing strategic legal advice.
- Proven leadership and people management experience.
- Strong knowledge of relevant education legislation and local government legal frameworks.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work under pressure.
- Location: Royal Borough Of Greenwich
- Hours per Week: 35 Hours
- Pay: Bi-weekly payments
