At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex children and family cases, providing strategic legal advice and advocacy.
- Company: Join a highly regarded local authority legal team focused on safeguarding children's services.
- Benefits: Strong support structure, potential for remote work, and opportunities for contract extension.
- Other info: Full-time role with a supportive environment and career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your legal expertise.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEX with experience in public law children's proceedings.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
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. Some office attendance is preferred, but remote working can be considered.
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
- Providing strategic legal advice to Children's Services
- Advocacy and representation in contested proceedings where appropriate
- Drafting legal documentation, applications and pleadings
This is a full-time position working 35 hours per week on an initial 6-month contract, with a likelihood of extension.
Requirements:
- A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEX with Advocacy Certificate
- 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
Contact Details:
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
