Lawyer/Senior Lawyer

A market supplement of 15% for 12 months is available to senior lawyers, who will be lawyers with substantial experience and knowledge in this area of law. Hybrid office arrangements are available, allowing working from home and office. We are the social care legal team (children) and represent the Bradford Children and Families Trust. We are seeking to appoint four lawyers/senior lawyers to join our busy and highly professional social care legal team practicing in the area of children’s law and safeguarding. This role will allow the right applicant the opportunity to develop legal expertise representing our clients in respect of a diverse range of matters. We are confident that this role will provide the opportunity to make a positive difference working alongside a friendly and supportive team.

The main responsibilities of this role include:

• Be a qualified solicitor or barrister entitled to practice in England and Wales or fellow of the chartered institute of legal executives.
• Build upon existing knowledge and experience of social care law from a children law perspective, including but not limited to care proceedings, adoption, private law children proceedings, deprivation of liberty applications, and the impact of the human rights act.
• Knowledge of court of protection, mental health law, coronial proceedings, and public and regulatory law advice is also welcomed.
• Manage an active and diverse caseload, prepare for and attend court hearings, advocate on behalf of the client, and participate in case/legal planning meetings, advocate meetings, public law outline meetings, and other related forums.
• Act under pressure in the face of competing demands arising from emergency and urgent situations, including participation in the duty rota and advising the client at legal gateway and other panel meetings.
• Work as part of an established team, receive support and supervision while contributing to the delivery of legal services to the client and when cross-working with other relevant agencies.
• Work alongside the Chief Executive, Human Resources, Environment & Sport, Finance, Public Health, Regeneration & Culture, and the West Yorkshire Pension Fund as may be required and develop an understanding of local government practices.

If you are interested in joining our team and would like further information, please contact Ruth Shedlow, Team Leader for the social care legal team, on 07483984634 or email ruth.shedlow@bradford.gov.uk. Closing date: 29 March 2025.

Equal Opportunities: We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of sex, marital status, gender reassignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief, nationality or age. As an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants. The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, offering the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and providing added benefits and resources to its members.