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Principal Lawyer - Children & Families

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Job ID:

35722

Practice Area(s):

Children's Services

Location:

Manchester, North-West 

Role:

Head of Department, Principal/Head of Section
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Employment Type:

Fixed-Term Contract Full-Time, Locum

Posted:

09.06.2025

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary:

£55.00

Salary Type:

per hour
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Job Description:

Principal Lawyer - Children & Families 

Manchester (Local Authority role)

Initial 3-6 month contract

Rate: Umbrella, negotiable - Indicate rate sought

 

Must be a Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX

 

Must have previous management experience as this is more of a management role. 

 

Must attend the office at least once per fortnight.

Preference will be given to candidates who are able to attend more regularly.

 

Cannot be remote. Will not require advocacy. 

 

  1. Develop, support and implement initiatives as part of the service’s extended management team to deliver priorities within the Service Plan and support the Legal Management Team to drive service improvements
  2. Maintaining high standards of personal performance by demonstrating strategic vision, proactive leadership and leading by example.
  3. Proactively contributing to strategic, developmental and client related issues arising from management of the team and the wider Group.
  4. Deputising for senior management within the Group

 

 

If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.

Employer Info
Deekay Recruitment
United Kingdom

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Employer Info


Deekay Recruitment
United Kingdom
Phone: 0161 747 1234
Web Site: https://www.deekay.co.uk/

Principal Lawyer - Children & Families

col-narrow-left   

Job ID:

35722

Practice Area(s):

Children's Services

Location:

Manchester, North-West 

Role:

Head of Department, Principal/Head of Section
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Fixed-Term Contract Full-Time, Locum

Posted:

09.06.2025

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary:

£55.00

Salary Type:

per hour
col-wide   

Job Description:

Principal Lawyer - Children & Families 

Manchester (Local Authority role)

Initial 3-6 month contract

Rate: Umbrella, negotiable - Indicate rate sought

 

Must be a Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX

 

Must have previous management experience as this is more of a management role. 

 

Must attend the office at least once per fortnight.

Preference will be given to candidates who are able to attend more regularly.

 

Cannot be remote. Will not require advocacy. 

 

  1. Develop, support and implement initiatives as part of the service’s extended management team to deliver priorities within the Service Plan and support the Legal Management Team to drive service improvements
  2. Maintaining high standards of personal performance by demonstrating strategic vision, proactive leadership and leading by example.
  3. Proactively contributing to strategic, developmental and client related issues arising from management of the team and the wider Group.
  4. Deputising for senior management within the Group

 

 

If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.