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Senior Lawyer
Job summary
A reputable legal services provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Lawyer to provide legal advice on child protection matters. The successful candidate will deliver accurate oral and written legal guidance, support teams in drafting policy documents, and represent the organization in hearings. Candidates should have a qualified lawyer status and experience in child protection law. The position is full-time and involves temporary work with a pay rate of £30 per hour.
Qualifications
- Experience in providing legal advice related to child protection cases is essential.
- Ability to draft and revise legal documents and policies required.
- Strong advocacy skills for representing the organization in legal proceedings.
Responsibilities
- Deliver effective legal advice for child protection cases.
- Advise on legislative changes and compliance.
- Represent the organization at hearings and meetings.
Skills
Education
- Deliver clear, accurate oral and written legal advice on procedural issues, policy matters, and individual case studies involving child protection.
- Assess relevant law, evidence, and expert opinions; advise on possible courses of action and brief Counsel where appropriate, including participation in Child Protection Meetings and Statutory Reviews.
- Support teams in drafting and revising policy and procedure documents to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
- Provide timely legal advice in response to queries from senior stakeholders.
- Advise on legislative changes, government guidelines, and case law developments impacting service provision.
- Identify and mitigate legal risks that could lead to litigation or maladministration.
- Advise on specific case matters, evaluating evidence and recommending the most appropriate form of proceedings in relation to Child Protection.
- Act as legal advisor to Adoption and Fostering Panels or equivalent bodies.
- Represent the organization at hearings and provide expert advocacy as required.
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
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