Senior Legal Adviser - Childcare & Safeguarding

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is offering an opportunity for a Legal/Senior Adviser specializing in child care law. The role involves advising on legal matters, managing complex cases, and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. The position provides a supportive environment within a close-knit team, a competitive salary, various flexible working options, and generous benefits including holidays and a pension. This is ideal for qualified individuals looking to advance their career in a valued team.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Desirable pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Filex with litigation qualifications.
• Recent experience in providing legal advice on child care law.
• Demonstrated ability in client care with practical applications.

Responsibilities

• Advise Children’s Services on legal aspects of cases.
• Manage a complex case load and present cases to Court.
• Ensure resources are allocated appropriately and statutory commitments are met.

Skills

Drafting skills

Client care

Child care law knowledge

Public law experience

Education

Solicitor/Barrister/Filex qualifications

Job description

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is offering an opportunity for a Legal/Senior Adviser specializing in child care law. The role involves advising on legal matters, managing complex cases, and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. The position provides a supportive environment within a close-knit team, a competitive salary, various flexible working options, and generous benefits including holidays and a pension. This is ideal for qualified individuals looking to advance their career in a valued team.