Job Description /n Senior Lawyer (Children & Families) /n Manchester City Council /n For more information, please visit our dedicated website: /web/manchester-city-council-legal/why-work-with-us Grade 10 | £54,143 - £56,293 (bar at £55,224) /n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced children and families lawyer seeking a role that combines high-quality legal work, advocacy, strategic involvement and the opportunity to influence outcomes for children, families and local communities across Manchester. About the Team /n Manchester City Council's Legal Services team is recognised nationally for delivering innovative, high-quality public sector legal services. The service provides legal support across Manchester and Salford City Councils, as well as a range of external public sector clients, and plays a key role in supporting strategic decision-making and policy development. /n The Children & Families Legal Group provides legal advice and representation on all matters relating to the safeguarding and protection of children. The team combines its role advising on multi-agency safeguarding arrangements with strategic support to Children's Services and also provides specialist advice on the disclosure of children's and adults' social care records and education records. /n At the heart of everything the team does is: /n /n - The safety and needs of children. /n - The legal representation of Children's Services. /n /n There is significant opportunity to contribute to the continuing development of legal services supporting Children's and Education Services, helping to deliver key objectives around permanence for children and locality-based service delivery. Your New Role /n As a Senior Lawyer, you will act as a legal lead and subject matter expert within the Children & Families Legal Group, managing a complex caseload while supporting the wider development of the team and service. /n You will provide specialist legal advice to senior officers, clients and stakeholders, handling matters that are often high-value, complex, sensitive and strategically important. /n Key responsibilities will include: /n /n - Managing a complex caseload of children's social care and safeguarding matters. /n - Providing expert legal advice to Children's Services and partner organisations. /n - Conducting advocacy and representing the Council in contested proceedings where appropriate. /n - Advising on complex issues relating to local government law and children's services. /n - Building and maintaining strong client relationships across the organisation. /n - Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers and assisting senior managers with team development. /n - Delivering training and guidance to clients and stakeholders. /n - Contributing to service-wide initiatives, strategy development and continuous improvement. /n - Demonstrating sound judgement and political awareness when advising on sensitive and high-profile matters. /n /n What You'll Need to Succeed /n /n - Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, Chartered Lawyer or CILEX Fellow holding a current practising certificate /n - Significant experience advising on children and families law matters /n - Experience managing complex, high-value and sensitive legal cases /n - Strong advocacy, drafting and advisory skills /n - Sound understanding of local government practice and decision-making /n - Ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and client departments /n - Experience supporting or mentoring junior colleagues /n - Commitment to continuous professional development and service improvement /n - A genuine passion for public service and improving outcomes for children and families /n /n What You'll Get in Return /n /n - Salary of £54,143 - £56,293 (bar at £55,224) /n - Opportunity to join one of the UK's largest and most respected local authority legal teams /n - Exposure to complex, high-profile and rewarding children and families work /n - Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression /n - Supportive and collaborative team culture /n - Flexible working arrangements /n - The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families across Manchester /n /n About Manchester City Council Legal Services /n Manchester City Council's Legal Services team is the largest shared legal service in the country and has held the Lexcel quality standard since 2007. The team supports a wide range of high-profile, complex and innovative projects across the city, delivering legal services that directly contribute to the Council's mission and the wellbeing of its communities. /n If you're looking to build your career in children and families law within a supportive, forward-thinking and highly respected legal team, we'd love to hear from you. /n /n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays
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