Your new company
A highly regarded local authority legal team is seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer to join its Children & Families practice on an initial 6-month contract. This is an opportunity to work within a well-established public law team supporting critical safeguarding and children's services functions.
You'll benefit from a strong support structure, including dedicated Legal Officers and specialist business support teams, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality legal advice, advocacy and case management.
The organisation offers flexibility around working arrangements, with fully remote working considered for the right candidate.

Your new role
As a Senior Lawyer, you will manage a complex caseload of children and family matters, with a particular focus on:

• Public law children's proceedings, including Section 31 matters
• Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and related Court of Protection work
• Providing strategic legal advice to Children's Services
• Advocacy and representation in contested proceedings where appropriate
• Drafting legal documentation, applications and pleadings
• Advising on safeguarding responsibilities, legislation and statutory guidance

This is a full-time position working 35 hours per week on an initial 6-month contract, with a likelihood of extension.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will be:

• A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEX with Advocacy Certificate
• Experienced in handling complex children and families matters within a local government or public sector setting
• Knowledgeable in public law children's proceedings, safeguarding and related legislation
• Comfortable managing a busy caseload with minimal supervision
• A confident advocate with strong negotiation and communication skills
• An accomplished legal drafter with excellent analytical abilities
• Able to provide practical, solution-focused advice to a range of stakeholders

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on 0161 228 7770.
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