The Children's Legal Team at Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a senior lawyer. The post centres on advising on complex litigation in the Family Court and on wider council legal matters, including major corporate projects. Working alongside the Group Lawyer, the role sits within the Business Partner Model and includes attending council meetings and committees, with flexibility to work from home where the role allows. Fit depends on proven Family Court litigation experience and confidence advising at senior manager and director level.
What the job involves
- Conduct and advise on complex legal cases, which may involve the Children's Legal Team
- Advise and guide the council on a range of legal matters, including major projects of corporate importance
- Work closely with the Group Lawyer to deliver the council's priority areas
- Collaborate with other departments in the wider legal team under the Business Partner Model to support major projects
- Advise officers and elected members
- Attend council meetings, committees and working groups as required
- Travel across Cumbria, sometimes at short notice, to meet court and service requirements
Experience
- Strong experience of working with and advising on complex litigation in the Family Court
- Proven track record of delivering to deadlines
Skills & knowledge
- Effective communication skills, comfortable advising at all levels including senior manager and director
- Adaptability and a collaborative approach to problem solving
- Effective time management and prioritisation
- Sound judgement in solving problems
- Good ICT literacy and ability to use electronic legal publications for research
Other
- Strong team player
- Comfortable working in a busy, pressurised environment
What’s offered
- Competitive pension scheme
- Enhanced annual leave allowance
- Various perks and discount schemes
- Flexible working
- Opportunity to work from home, subject to the requirements of the role
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
