Principal Lawyer - Children and/or Adult Safeguarding

Coach Falcon's Fit Bodies; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal practice in Huddersfield is seeking a Principal Lawyer specialized in Children and/or Adult Safeguarding. This role involves preparing court cases, advocating in legal proceedings, and collaborating with local authorities to ensure the welfare of vulnerable populations. The successful applicant will be a qualified lawyer with a strong background in public law.

Benefits

27.5 days annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Exceptional Maternity and Paternity leave policies

Local Government Pension

Employee Healthcare access

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Qualified in law with active practice certification.
• Experience drafting complex court documents.
• Familiarity with Children and Adult Safeguarding laws.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cases for court related to safeguarding children and adults.
• Instruct counsel and advocate in court proceedings.
• Collaborate with social work teams and local authorities.

Skills

Legal Documentation

Advocacy

Public Law Proceedings

Education

Solicitor or Barrister with current practising certificate

Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives holding a Civil Proceedings Certificate

Job description

Principal Lawyer - Children and/or Adult Safeguarding

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Role:

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Job ID:

35821

Practice Area(s):

Adult Social Care, Children's Services

Location:

Huddersfield, Yorkshire

Role:

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Employment Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Posted:

Employer type:

Local Authoritycol-wide

Job Description:

£49,764 - £54,742 per annum + market rate supplement of £3000

0 This position is being advertised for Principal Lawyers with optional areas of focus.

• Principal Lawyer Adult Focus
• Principal Lawyer Children Focus
• Principal Lawyer Combined Focus (Adults and Children)
  
  

In your application please specify which focus you are applying for.

Do you want to make a difference to local people?

r. As one of the largest legal practices in the area, our dedicated Legal Service teams strive to get the best outcomes for people in Kirkle

The team

lees. The Safeguarding Children and Adults Team is one of the specialist teams within Kirklees Legal Ser

rvices. We act for the council on a range of matters including Public Law Proceedings relating to children and cases in relation to vulnerable adults in the Court of Protection. We work closely with the councils social work teams who provide services to vulnerable children and

The role

nd adults. As part of this role you will be expected to prepare cases for court using our excellent case management and court bundling systems. You will also appear as an advocate and instruct counsel where required, specifically within the field of child safeguarding and/or adult social care and sa

afeguarding. We are looking for someone with a positive approach who enjoys working as part of a team. You will be supported by our Senior Lawyers, Assistant Legal Officers and Business

Development

s Support team. If you are ambitious to develop your skills and knowledge in legal services, and want to know more about the legal issues that affect local authorities this is the role for you. We put a strong emphasis on training and personal development, and want to support you to be the

What You Will Bring

e best you can be. You will be a qualified Solicitor (or Barrister) holding a current practising certificate, or you will be a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives who holds a Civil Proceedings Certificate (or who is a Legal E

Executive Advocate). You will also have the ability and experience of drafting application forms and complex court documentation to support Local Authority applications in public law children act proceedings and applications in the

e Court of Protection. Do you have any experience

in the following areas? We are looking for someone with experience in at least one of the following areas, but experience in more than one area would be beneficial.

• Children Act 1989 Public & Private Law Applications
• Adoption and Children Act 2002 Public & Private Law Applications
• Care Act 2014
• Mental Health Act 1983, Community Care, Mental Capacity Act
• Advocacy in public & private children proceedings
• Advocacy in public or private law adoption or special guardianship applications
• Judicial Review/Administrative Law
  
  

Your benefits

• 27.5 days annual leave increasing to 32.5 after 5 years service (plus bank holidays).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel and parking discounts
• Exceptional Maternity and Paternity leave policies
• Local Government Pension
• Access to Employee Healthcare that offers a range of services from counselling to physiotherapy and health assessments.
• Hybrid working
  
  

Got questions?

• If you would like to have an informal discussion about this role, please telephone Margaret Miller who is Head of the Safeguarding Children and Adults Legal Team on 01484 221 00
• PLEASE NOTE WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS ADVERTISEMENT EARLY SHOULD WE RECEIVE A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF APPLICATI
  
  

IONS. Margaret Miller is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more inform

mation. We know theres a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: or phone: [phone] and ask for Recru

uitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this c

Closing date: commitment. 13 July

For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.

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Employer Info

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What You Will Bring

e best you can be. You will be a qualified Solicitor (or Barrister) holding a current practising certificate, or you will be a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives who holds a Civil Proceedings Certificate (or who is a Legal E

Executive Advocate). You will also have the ability and experience of drafting application forms and complex court documentation to support Local Authority applications in public law children act proceedings and applications in the

e Court of Protection. Do you have any experience

in the following areas? We are looking for someone with experience in at least one of the following areas, but experience in more than one area would be beneficial.

• Children Act 1989 Public & Private Law Applications
• Adoption and Children Act 2002 Public & Private Law Applications
• Care Act 2014
• Mental Health Act 1983, Community Care, Mental Capacity Act
• Advocacy in public & private children proceedings
• Advocacy in public or private law adoption or special guardianship applications
• Judicial Review/Administrative Law
  
  

Your benefits

• 27.5 days annual leave increasing to 32.5 after 5 years service (plus bank holidays).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel and parking discounts
• Exceptional Maternity and Paternity leave policies
• Local Government Pension
• Access to Employee Healthcare that offers a range of services from counselling to physiotherapy and health assessments.
• Hybrid working
  
  

Got questions?

• If you would like to have an informal discussion about this role, please telephone Margaret Miller who is Head of the Safeguarding Children and Adults Legal Team on 01484 221 00
• PLEASE NOTE WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS ADVERTISEMENT EARLY SHOULD WE RECEIVE A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF APPLICATI
  
  

IONS. Margaret Miller is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more inform

mation. We know theres a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: or phone: [phone] and ask for Recru

uitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this c

Closing date: commitment. 13 July

For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.

y 2025 @ 23:55

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