This role is with a local government entity providing a range of services to its community, including legal advice and advocacy in safeguarding for children and vulnerable adults. The legal team supports various internal departments and focuses on achieving positive outcomes through dispute resolution and litigation.
Role Summary
The Principal Lawyer will provide high-quality legal advice and advocacy in family courts and the court of protection, specifically focusing on children and adult safeguarding. This role involves managing a caseload, supervising junior staff, and representing the organization in legal proceedings and tribunals.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and advocacy in family courts and/or the Court of Protection.
- Present cases as advocates in various courts and tribunals, including Coroner's Court.
- Conduct a wide range of cases, attending client meetings and formal safeguarding procedures.
- Act as a legal advisor to internal committees and appeals panels.
- Instruct barristers in complex cases as required.
- Directly supervise and develop more junior members of staff.
- Present training courses on relevant areas of law to colleagues, client officers, and elected members.
- Maintain effective relationships with officers in other Council Services.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to appear in Family Courts and/or Court of Protection.
- Experience representing in statutory tribunals.
- Strong ability to prioritize work and manage a significant caseload.
Soft Skills & Attributes
- Flexible and adaptable to new areas of work.
- Supportive and committed to teamwork.
- Collaborative approach to service delivery.
- Ability to challenge instructions from clients when necessary.
Compensation
Competitive package
Location & Work Arrangement
Primarily based in Huddersfield, Leeds, Bradford, and Wakefield for Family Court appearances.
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