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37 hours per week

Are you a proactive and capable Child Protection lawyer looking for an exciting new opportunity?

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Lawyer to join our Legal Services Team. You will manage a full caseload (8 to 10 cases) focused almost exclusively on care proceedings as there will be no SEN, Care Home or DOLS work.

Looking to gain management experience and develop your skills? You will supervise junior staff and trainees alongside providing advice to the wider council and its members on child care law and/or adult social care law.

• Manage a full caseload (8 to 10 cases) focused on care proceedings (no SEN, Care Home or DOLS work).
• Supervise junior staff and trainees.
• Provide advice to the wider council and its members on child care law and/or adult social care law.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are happy to discuss suitable flexible and agile working arrangements to best fit your needs.

You will be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the community, working in a supportive environment with opportunities to work on diverse and challenging cases, and assist in projects, supporting professional growth.

• Relevant professional qualifications (qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX)
• Proven initiative and judgement to identify, research and resolve problems with excellent interpersonal, persuasion and negotiating skills
• Motivated worker who will connect and engage with the team
• Diplomatic worker who is invested in securing the best outcomes for those we serve