Senior Solicitor: Safeguarding

Telford and Wrekin Council; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous leave

Hybrid working

Staff discounts

Job summary

Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking qualified solicitors for a one-year fixed-term contract within its Lexcel-accredited Legal Team. The role involves providing expert legal advice to Council officers, elected members and external clients across services.

The Safeguarding team operates on a hybrid pattern with two office days in Telford (Wednesdays and Thursdays). Applicants must hold UK practising rights and be eligible to practice in the UK.

Qualifications

• APPLICANTS MUST BE QUALIFIED SOLICITORS WITH PRACTICING RIGHTS IN THE UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to Council officers, elected members and external clients at all levels.
• Contribute to safeguarding and public-interest work within the Lexcel-accredited Legal Team.
• Work on a hybrid pattern with two office days per week in Telford (Weds/Thu).

Skills

Solicitor

UK practising rights

Job description

APPLICANTS MUST BE QUALIFIED SOLICITORS WITH PRACTICING RIGHTS IN THE UK

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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.

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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.


• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks


• 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.