Job Description
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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:
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and related Court of Protection work
Providing strategic legal advice to Children's Services
Advocacy and representation in contested proceedings where appropriate
Drafting legal documentation, applications and pleadings
Advising on safeguarding responsibilities, legislation and statutory guidance
This is a full-time position working 35 hours per week on an initial 6-month contract, with a likelihood of extension. xwwtmva
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will be:
Experienced in handling complex children and families matters within a local government or public sector setting
Knowledgeable in public law children's proceedings, safeguarding and related legislation
Comfortable managing a busy caseload with minimal supervision
A confident advocate with strong negotiation and communication skills
An accomplished legal drafter with excellent analytical abilities
Able to provide practical, solution-focused advice to a range of stakeholders
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV,
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