Principal Lawyer – Social Care, Education & Safeguarding
Salary: £51,356 – £54,495 (pay award pending Market Supplement)
Contract Type: Permanent • Working Hours: 37 • Job Reference: haltoncouncil/TP/1238/502 • Closing Date: 7 June 2026
Role Overview
As part of the Social Care, Education & Safeguarding team, you will manage a range of legal matters across child care, adult social care and education. You will provide timely, business‑focused advice to the social care and education teams and support the Council’s legal strategy.
Qualifications & Experience
- Recognised legal qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive, with a litigation and advocacy certificate.
- Substantial post‑qualification experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including drafting complex legal documentation and providing advice under tight deadlines.
- Strong collaborative approach and proven ability to build effective relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a team while handling an active caseload using a proactive, problem‑solving approach.
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office or equivalent systems (e.g., G Suite, Mosaic).
- Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle, as regular travel across the borough is required.
- Commitment to making reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act.
Benefits
- Annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service.
- Defined benefit, salary‑linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions.
- 3‑month salary life cover via the LGPS.
- Investment in personal development.
- Free car parking at HBC sites.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Access to an extensive employee benefits platform, including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
Equal Opportunity
Halton Borough Council is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier‑free and is committed to encouraging diversity in all respects. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, neurodiversity or long‑term health conditions, and will provide reasonable adjustments where required.
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Salary: £51,356 – £54,495 (pay award pending Market Supplement)
Contract Type: Permanent • Working Hours: 37 • Job Reference: haltoncouncil/TP/1238/502 • Closing Date: 7 June 2026
Role Overview
As part of the Social Care, Education & Safeguarding team, you will manage a range of legal matters across child care, adult social care and education. You will provide timely, business‑focused advice to the social care and education teams and support the Council’s legal strategy.
Qualifications & Experience
- Recognised legal qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive, with a litigation and advocacy certificate.
- Substantial post‑qualification experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including drafting complex legal documentation and providing advice under tight deadlines.
- Strong collaborative approach and proven ability to build effective relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a team while handling an active caseload using a proactive, problem‑solving approach.
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office or equivalent systems (e.g., G Suite, Mosaic).
- Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle, as regular travel across the borough is required.
- Commitment to making reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act.
Benefits
- Annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service.
- Defined benefit, salary‑linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions.
- 3‑month salary life cover via the LGPS.
- Investment in personal development.
- Free car parking at HBC sites.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Access to an extensive employee benefits platform, including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
Equal Opportunity
Halton Borough Council is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier‑free and is committed to encouraging diversity in all respects. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, neurodiversity or long‑term health conditions, and will provide reasonable adjustments where required.
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