7 jobs found in Houghton le Spring

Position: Principal Laywer Location: The Silverlink North, NE27 0BY Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 3+ Months Working Hours: 37 hours per day Pay Rate: PAYE: £ 70.00 per hour Job Reference: (phone number removed)          Job Responsibilities Provide high-quality legal advice and support to North Tyneside Council. Manage and deliver complex legal work within the assigned area of responsibility. Provide clear and practical legal guidance to internal stakeholders. Draft, review and advise on legal documents, agreements and reports. Represent the Council in legal matters where required. Support colleagues and contribute to effective legal service delivery. Ensure all work is completed in line with relevant legislation, policies and professional standards. Person Specification Must-Have Requirements Qualified lawyer with relevant professional legal experience. Proven experience providing legal advice within a public sector or similar environment. Strong...

Position: Lawyer - Childrens (Interim) Location: Po Box 500, Middlesbrough, TS1 9FT Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 2+ Months Working Hours: 37 hours per week Pay Rate: PAYE: £ 39.19 per hour Job Reference: (phone number removed)        Job Responsibilities Provide specialist legal advice and support to Children’s Services within the local authority. Manage a caseload of complex children’s social care legal matters, including care proceedings and child protection cases. Advise social workers, managers, and senior officers on legal issues relating to children and families. Prepare and draft legal documents, statements, applications, and court submissions. Represent the council in court proceedings and attend hearings where required. Provide advice on pre-proceedings work, including Public Law Outline (PLO) processes. Ensure all legal work is completed in line with relevant legislation, court procedures, and local authority policies. Work closely with social care...

Compliance Specialist (DSAR & GDPR) Position: Compliance Specialist Location: Coventry (CV3 4LF) -Onsite Employment Type: 12-Month Contract (Rollover) Pay Rate: £28.25 per hour Hours Per Week: 40.00 Hours IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (Applies) Department: HR Direct Service Ops   Note: Candidates must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK without sponsorship. POSITION OVERVIEW Operating within the HR Direct Service Operations department, the Compliance Consultant will join an established team of 4 members, reporting directly to the Process Delivery Manager. The core purpose of this critical position is to embed and maintain compliance under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The successful candidate will take full responsibility for delivering the end-to-end processing of Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR), Pre-Action Protocols (PAPs) requests, and various other Information requests originating from third parties (including solicitors,...

Senior Lawyer - Children & Families - Remote - £55ph+ A client of ours based in the North West, are looking for an experienced Senior Lawyer with a background in Children & Families law to join their busy but supportive team on a long term contract, offering remote working and an ASAP start! Benefits - Long term contract available, guaranteed for 6 months with extension available Open to a strong candidate working fully remote Attractive rate - starting from £55ph and scaling based on experience ASAP interview & start availableResponsibilities - Working within their Public Law subgroup, managing a caseload primarily consisting of section 31 and DoLS matters. Working to ensure the safeguarding and statutory responsibilities of the Council are fulfilled. Providing timely, high quality and accurate legal, tactical and strategic advice. Where appropriate, to demonstrate exceptional advocacy skills achieving the best possible outcomes for the client.Requirements -...

Your new company A highly regarded local authority legal team is seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer to join its Children & Families practice on an initial 6-month contract. This is an opportunity to work within a well-established public law team supporting critical safeguarding and children's services functions. You'll benefit from a strong support structure, including dedicated Legal Officers and specialist business support teams, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality legal advice, advocacy and case management. The organisation offers flexibility around working arrangements, with fully remote working considered for the right candidate. Some office attendance is preferred, but remote working can be considered. Your new role As a Senior Lawyer, you will manage a complex caseload of children and family matters, with a particular focus on: Public law children's proceedings, including Section 31 matters Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and related Court of...

Multiple Housing Lawyers needed for a leading local authority in Manchester. HIRING NOW! Multiple Housing Lawyers Needed ASAP for A Leading Local Authority in Manchester. £50 - £55 per hour (Inside IR35) | 6 Month Contract | Hybrid Working Candidates keen to apply must send their CV alongside a copy of their practicing certificate and proof of UK residency. DON'T MISS OUT!! Please contact Sharzad Michaels at Allen Lane for further information

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to join a leading professional services organisation during a period of significant growth, transformation and strategic change. Client Details This is a high-profile 18-month fixed-term contract, offering the chance to partner with senior leaders across a dynamic and evolving business. With ambitious growth plans, ongoing investment in technology and innovation, and a strong focus on organisational effectiveness, this role will suit someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys helping leaders navigate change. Description Operating at Senior HR Business Partner level, you'll join an established People function with strong specialist support across talent, reward, learning, employee relations and people operations. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to translate commercial priorities into practical people solutions, driving organisational performance while supporting a broad...