- Pay Rate:
Up to £36.47 per HOUR pay range subject to IR35 status
- Hours per Week:
37
Anticipated 12 months
- London
QAD/1076/2405
Role: Public Law Lawyer
Contract Length: anticipated 12 months
Location: London
Our client is within central government and they are looking to hire a Public Law Lawyer.
As the Public Law Lawyer you will provide support to an Education department that is responsible for children’s services and education, including early years, schools, higher and further education policy, apprenticeships and wider skills.
As the Public Law Lawyer ideally, you will have experience working in a similar role and previous experience working within central government/public sector.
We are looking for a Public Law Lawyer with broad experience and knowledge of Education law. The post would provide a good opportunity for a strong, junior lawyer looking to improve their public law experience and broaden their expertise.
As the Public Law Lawyer you will have the following responsibilities:
- Advising on Academies, including powers to intervene and governance.
- Advising on general public law issues, including Judicial Reviews and consultations.
- Advising on statutory interpretation.
As the Public Law Lawyer you will have worked in a similar role and will have the following skillset:
- Sound understanding of public law
- Reliable judgment and appreciation of legal risk
- Strong legal analytical skills, using secure legal research to produce timely and fit for purpose advice
- The ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing
Contract Length: anticipated 12 MONTHS
INSIDE IR35: Up to £36.47 per HOUR pay range subject to IR35 status
Location: London
Interview Process: MS Teams
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