Job type
PermanentLocation
HuddersfieldWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Public Sector / Not For ProfitIndustry
LegalPay
Up to £51k
Safeguarding Lawyer – Full or Part Time
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:
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:
What you'll get in return
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.
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
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
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.
