About the role Pay Details: £51,356 – £54,495 (Pro Rata), £26.62 - £28.25 Per Hour, (plus Market Forces Supplement of £8,000). Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 Hours per weekMain Place of Work: Civic Offices, Barry and Hybrid Working, Contract Type Permanent We are recruiting a Principal Lawyer / Team Leader to lead and strengthen our Community Services legal function, influencing safeguarding decisions, supporting statutory responsibilities and ensuring high-risk matters are handled with confidence and care. You will:

Lead, mentor and support a team of specialist lawyers and support staff within the Community Services Legal Team. Manage a complex caseload including children’s public law proceedings, child protection, adoption, fostering and related education matters. Provide confident, timely and risk-aware legal advice to officers, senior managers and Members in sensitive and time-critical situations. Represent the Council in Family Court proceedings and manage contested and high-risk litigation. Strengthen early legal engagement in safeguarding decisions, promoting proportionate, defensible and well-evidenced practice. Promote strong governance, excellent client care and modern, resilient legal practice.

What we offer:

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Relocation support (where applicable) Local Government Pension Scheme Generous annual leave entitlement Family-friendly policies Wellbeing support Ongoing professional development and leadership development opportunities

Additional information How to apply: You can apply for this post through the Council webpage 'Job Vacancies' Interested? If you are interested in the role and would like an informal conversation, then please contact: Justine Cass – Operational Manager, Legal Services, Email: JCass@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk or Victoria Davidson, Monitoring Officer / Head of Legal and Democratic Services, Email: VDavidson@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr