Senior Solicitor - Safeguarding (Hybrid, 2-yr FTC)

Telford & Wrekin; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free parking

Staff discounts

Salary sacrifice

Wellbeing support

Flexible working

Job summary

Telford & Wrekin Council is recruiting a qualified solicitor to join the Safeguarding team on a fixed-term basis. Applicants must hold UK practicing rights and be able to provide high-quality legal advice to officers and external clients.

The role is offered as a 2-year fixed term contract (with an noted one-year option in description) and operates on a hybrid pattern with two days in the office in Telford. The council supports flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be qualified solicitors with a valid practising certificate in the UK.
• Experience in safeguarding would be beneficial.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified solicitor (UK)

Practising certificate

Job description

Telford & Wrekin Council is recruiting a qualified solicitor to join the Safeguarding team on a fixed-term basis. Applicants must hold UK practicing rights and be able to provide high-quality legal advice to officers and external clients.

The role is offered as a 2-year fixed term contract (with an noted one-year option in description) and operates on a hybrid pattern with two days in the office in Telford. The council supports flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package.