Solicitor – Children’s Safeguarding (Hybrid, 2‑yr FTC)

Telford and Wrekin Council; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Leave package 24–32 days + bank hols

Staff discounts & salary sacrifice

Job summary

Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking qualified solicitors with practicing rights in the UK for a two-year fixed term contract. The Lexcel-accredited Legal Team provides legal advice and support to Council officers, elected members and external clients at all levels, with a focus on safeguarding services.

The role offers a hybrid working pattern, two fixed in-office days in Telford (Wednesdays and Thursdays), and opportunities to contribute to high‑quality legal work while supporting vulnerable

Qualifications

• Applicants must be solicitors with UK practicing rights.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to Council officers, elected members and external clients at all levels.
• Support safeguarding services and contribute to legal opinions and regulatory compliance.
• Work within the Safeguarding team with hybrid pattern requiring two office days (Weds/Thu) in Telford.

Skills

Solicitor with UK practicing rights

Job description

Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking qualified solicitors with practicing rights in the UK for a two-year fixed term contract. The Lexcel-accredited Legal Team provides legal advice and support to Council officers, elected members and external clients at all levels, with a focus on safeguarding services.

The role offers a hybrid working pattern, two fixed in-office days in Telford (Wednesdays and Thursdays), and opportunities to contribute to high‑quality legal work while supporting vulnerable