Senior Legal Officer – Childcare

Essential Employment; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Legal Officer in Wakefield to deliver legal support and advice on safeguarding children matters. The ideal candidate will prepare legal documentation and negotiate on behalf of the organization. This full-time role is on a temporary contract basis, with responsibilities that include deputizing for senior managers as necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing legal support on Safeguarding Children and Family Support matters.
• Ability to prepare complex legal documentation and conduct negotiation.
• Understanding of the legal frameworks relevant to safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and assistance in safeguarding matters.
• Deputise for Team Manager and Legal Manager.
• Conduct legal research without supervision.

Job description

Senior Legal Officer – Childcare needed in Wakefield, £16.62ph

PAYE – Reference: 000A 3EEB / 1

To undertake and be responsible for legal work necessary to discharge the functions and to implement the policies in accordance with the objective of providing an effective and efficient in-house Legal Service.

In particular, to provide legal support, assistance, and advice on matters relating to Safeguarding Children and Family Support, including the preparation of complex legal documentation, negotiation, and research without supervision.

To deputise for the Team Manager and Legal Manager on any issue falling within the range of duties and responsibilities carried out by the post holder.

This is a full-time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role, please apply on our website with your CV. Alternatively, you can email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

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