Safeguarding Lawyer

Neway International Ltd; Grays; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services organization is seeking a Safeguarding Lawyer to join a council's Legal Services team. The role involves preparing legal cases, representing the Council in court, and advising on social care laws. A qualified solicitor with strong advocacy skills and knowledge in safeguarding law is essential. This is a temporary position with excellent pay rates.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, barrister, legal executive, or admitted lawyer to a professional body.
• Proven experience in safeguarding and social care law.
• Ability to manage varied legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct cases in legal team for social care matters.
• Represent the Council in various courts and tribunals.
• Provide legal advice for contentious and non-contentious matters.

Skills

Strong knowledge in safeguarding and social care law

Proven ability to conduct advocacy

Excellent communication and advisory skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive

Job description

Neway International are seeking a Safeguarding Lawyer to join our client based with Thurrock Council.

Start Date: 01 December 2025
Hours: 35 per week
Pay Rates: PAYE: £42.74 per hour Limited/Umbrella: £55.00 per hour

Job Description

Thurrock Council is seeking an experienced Safeguarding Lawyer to join the Legal Services team within Corporate Services > Governance > Legal. This temporary role will provide cover for a secondment and ensure the effective delivery of safeguarding and social care legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct cases within the legal team relating to social care matters.
• Represent the Council before the High Court, County Court, Magistrates Court, Inquiries, and Tribunals, including advocacy and instructing counsel where appropriate.
• Provide advice and manage both contentious and non-contentious legal matters referred by the Principal Lawyer or Team Leader.
• Assist with the instruction and supervision of other legal staff as required.
• Keep the Principal Lawyer and Team Leader fully informed on case progress and support monitoring arrangements.
• Act in the name of the Director of Law and Governance, maintaining recognised standards of professional conduct.
• Promote and ensure compliance with Thurrock Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy and Diversity Strategy.
• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety legislation and council policies.
• Contribute to service plan objectives and participate in performance reviews and development activities.
• Undertake other duties consistent with the role as directed by senior management.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor, barrister, legal executive, or admitted lawyer to a recognised professional body.
• Strong knowledge and experience in safeguarding and social care law.
• Proven ability to conduct advocacy and instruct counsel in complex cases.
• Excellent communication and advisory skills, with the ability to manage varied legal matters.
• Commitment to equal opportunities, diversity, and professional standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a busy legal team.