Your new company
This is an excellent opportunity to join a large and well-regarded public sector legal team in West Yorkshire. The organisation is continuing to modernise and grow its legal services function, with a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality support to frontline safeguarding services. You will be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where your work will have a direct impact on protecting vulnerable individuals within the community.
There are two positions in this team available, either on a full-time or part-time (24 hours) basis.

Your new role
You will join a specialist Safeguarding team, managing your own caseload and providing legal advice on a range of complex matters relating to adult social care.
For those working in adult-focused roles, your caseload will primarily involve litigation in the Court of Protection, including:

• Managing cases from inception through to conclusion
• Providing clear and practical legal advice to clients
• Conducting your own advocacy at hearings
• Instructing counsel where required

This is a varied role, offering a mix of remote working, office attendance, and travel to courts and other locations.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified (or soon to qualify) Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEx Fellow with relevant litigation and advocacy rights.
You should ideally have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Court of Protection / Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Care Act 2014
• Mental Health Act 1983
• Community care law
• Advocacy within safeguarding or family proceedings
• Public law, including judicial review

Newly qualified candidates with relevant training and a strong interest in safeguarding law are encouraged to apply.

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Exceptional maternity and paternity leave policies
• Cycle to work scheme and travel discounts
• Access to employee healthcare services

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.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.