Team Lawyer, 'Wigan'

1. Admitted Solicitor entitled to a current practicing certificate (the qualification of Barrister or Legal Executive is an acceptable alternative); 2. Post qualification experience in at least two areas of law from the list below: Children?s social care Education Adult social care Health Contentious Housing 1. Experience of providing legal advice to assist and guide clients when making decisions which may include complex and significant issues; 2. Experience of advising, preparing and conducting proceedings on behalf of the Council; 3. Experience of acting an as advocate for the Council at court, tribunals, inquiries and other statutory and legislative hearings; 4. The ability to manage the instruction, use and involvement of Counsel and external lawyers? in appropriate cases; 5. Experience of drafting complex and significant legal documentation engaging in detailed negotiations with parties as appropriate; 6. Experience of dealing with a significant caseload within the areas of work listed above with minimal supervision