Senior Solicitor: Safeguarding

Wmjobs; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and leave package

Flexible working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discounts & salary sacrifice

Free parking & wellbeing support

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Telford & Wrekin Council’s Lexcel-accredited Legal Team invites applications from qualified Solicitors with UK practising rights for a one-year fixed-term contract to safeguard our most vulnerable residents. The team supports council officers, elected members and external clients with a broad range of legal matters.

The role offers hybrid working with two in-office days (Wednesdays and Thursdays) in Telford, a supportive culture, and opportunities to work across the safeguarding, governance and

Qualifications

• Applicants must be qualified solicitors with a valid practising certificate in the UK.
• Experience in safeguarding or local government law is desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal advice and support to Council officers, elected members and external clients.
• Assist with safeguarding matters ensuring compliance and best practice.
• Contribute to the Council's commercial and safeguarding initiatives within the Legal Team.

Skills

Solicitor qualification

UK practising rights

Job description

APPLICANTS MUST BE QUALIFIED SOLICITORS WITH PRACTICING RIGHTS IN THE UK

The Lexcel-accredited Legal Team provides legal advice, assistance and support to Council officers, elected members and external clients at all levels. With a supportive and positive working culture, Telford & Wrekin Council can offer you this exciting opportunity for a one year fixed term contract, to protect some of our most vulnerable residents.

Telford & Wrekin has a history of ambition and innovation. Home to the historic World Heritage site of Ironbridge, the birth place of the industrial revolution and, today, one of the fastest growing boroughs outside of London with an unmatched reputation for attracting inward investment and growth. Two thirds of the borough are rural and offer unrivalled access to green space whilst Telford town centre is a regional destination offering burgeoning nightlife and a retail offer second to none.

Telford & Wrekin Council is equally ambitious, being one of the first authorities to move to become a "commercial Council" to secure income to protect investment in our frontline services. This investment has seen both our children and adult safeguarding services ranked as "outstanding" by OFSTED and the CQC respectively. We are an authority that works hard with, and for, our local community to get things done and make Telford a great place to live. We’re the MJ Authority of the Year for 2022 and were the APSE Council of the Year in 2021.For full details please refer to the Job Descriptions.

The Safeguarding team has a hybrid working pattern, with an expectation of two days based in the office in Telford. Currently these days are Wednesdays and Thursdays. Applicants are required to be qualified as solicitors with a valid practicing certificate.

We believe great services start with great people - and that means building a workforce that reflects our community. At Telford & Wrekin Council, everyone belongs, and every voice matters.

What we offer:

• We offercompetitive salariesand a fantastic leave package - starting at24 days, rising to32 dayswith service, plus8 bank holidaysand anextra concessionary dayto enjoy.
• Flexible working & career progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
• Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid working model - whether you're in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments.

Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.

Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.

Attached documents

1139 Senior Solicitor Safeguarding dtw.docx