Interim Head of Legal - 13760

Comxps Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A government consultancy based in Somerset is seeking a Senior Lawyer specializing in Social Care with substantial experience in local government law. The role includes attending court hearings and advising on complex legal matters, requiring a qualified solicitor or barrister. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £50, and a contract duration of 12 weeks. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in safeguarding, equality, and data protection.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEx Fellow entitled to practice in England and Wales.
• Evidence of continuing professional development is required.
• Ideally, substantial post‑qualification experience in a relevant area of law.

Responsibilities

• Attend relevant Court hearings as required.
• Advise on complex legal matters and manage a varied caseload.
• Implement legal solutions within the local authority context.

Skills

Understanding of local government context

Training or mentoring experience

Legal solution development

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Continuing professional development evidence

Relevant qualifications in law

Job description

Senior Lawyer – Social Care SEND Specialism – 13718

Salary: £50 per hour (Inside IR35)

Location: Somerset, United Kingdom - To attend relevant Court hearings and

Contracting Authority: Government Client
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Clearance: DBS

Desirable

• Understanding of the political and strategic context of local government.
• Experience of delivering training or mentoring to colleagues.
• Ability to develop and implement innovative legal solutions.

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx), entitled to practice in England and Wales.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Additional relevant qualifications or accreditations in specialist areas of law.
• Substantial post‑qualification experience in a relevant area of law, ideally within local government or the public sector.
• Experience of advising on complex legal matters and managing a varied caseload.
• In‑depth knowledge of local government law and practice relevant to the post (e.g., public law, regulatory, contracts, property, or social care law).
• Understanding of statutory frameworks, governance, and decision‑making in a local authority context.
• Awareness of current issues and developments in the relevant area of law.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, equality, and data protection requirements.

Our dedicated team would be pleased to discuss in more detail how we may be able to help.