Job title: Principal Lawyer - Children & Adults Safeguarding (x2) | Local Government, Yorkshire | Up to £58K + LGPS
You've fought these cases from the other side. Now lead them.
JAM Talent is working with a large metropolitan council in Yorkshire to appoint two Principal Lawyers in Children & Adults Safeguarding. Both roles are permanent.
What you'll do
- Lead public law children cases from pre-proceedings through to final hearing
- Advise on adult social care, the Court of Protection and deprivation of liberty
- Supervise and develop lawyers in the team
- Be the adviser social work leaders turn to when it matters most
What you'll get
- Salary up to £58,000
- LGPS defined benefit pension, which private practice rarely comes close to
- Hybrid working, with the office pattern explained in full on a call
- Relocation support if you're moving to the area
- Work that directly shapes outcomes for children and families
Who we're looking for
- Solicitors, barristers or chartered legal executives with strong care proceedings experience, on any side of the case
- Local authority experience helps but isn't essential. Experienced Children Panel solicitors and family barristers will fit well.
Principal Lawyer – Children & Adults Safeguarding employer: JAM
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