At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a specialist Safeguarding team managing complex legal cases and providing vital advice.
- Company: Reputable public sector legal team focused on safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
- Benefits: Flexible working, generous leave, pension scheme, and employee healthcare services.
- Other info: Hybrid work model with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while developing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEx Fellow with litigation experience.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a large and well-regarded public sector legal team in West Yorkshire. The organisation is continuing to modernise and grow its legal services function, with a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality support to frontline safeguarding services. You will be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where your work will have a direct impact on protecting vulnerable individuals within the community. There are two positions in this team available, either on a full-time or part-time (24 hours) basis.
You will join a specialist Safeguarding team, managing your own caseload and providing legal advice on a range of complex matters relating to adult social care. For those working in adult-focused roles, your caseload will primarily involve litigation in the Court of Protection, including:
- Managing cases from inception through to conclusion
- Providing clear and practical legal advice to clients
- Conducting your own advocacy at hearings
- Instructing counsel where required
This is a varied role, offering a mix of remote working, office attendance, and travel to courts and other locations.
You will be a qualified (or soon to qualify) Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEx Fellow with relevant litigation and advocacy rights. You should ideally have experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Court of Protection / Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Care Act 2014
- Mental Health Act 1983
- Community care law
- Advocacy within safeguarding or family proceedings
- Public law, including judicial review
Newly qualified candidates with relevant training and a strong interest in safeguarding law are encouraged to apply.
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Generous annual leave
Local Government Pension Scheme
Exceptional maternity and paternity leave policies
Cycle to work scheme and travel discounts
Access to employee healthcare services
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Senior Lawyer - Litigation (Safeguarding) in Huddersfield employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Join a large and well-regarded public sector legal team in West Yorkshire, where you will thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment dedicated to safeguarding vulnerable individuals. With a strong focus on employee growth, the organisation offers flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and access to exceptional healthcare services, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and impactful work.
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Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
