Children Safeguarding Lawyer

Your new companyYou'll be part of a specialist Safeguarding Children Legal Team, acting for the council on a wide range of children-focused matters. The team advises and represents the authority in public law childcare proceedings, working closely with social care professionals to safeguard the welfare of children and young people. This is a supportive, experienced team with a strong reputation for high quality advocacy and collaborative work.Your new roleYou'll be responsible for managing a varied children's safeguarding caseload, preparing matters for court and representing the council in proceedings. This will include drafting complex court documentation, undertaking advocacy, and instructing counsel where appropriate.Depending on experience, the role may involve appearing regularly in court and contributing to the development of junior colleagues. For more senior candidates, there is scope to take on additional supervisory or line management responsibilities.You'll be supported by a knowledgeable and approachable team, with access to excellent training and professional development opportunities.What you'll need to succeedQualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (with Civil Proceedings Certificate or Legal Executive Advocate status)Experience drafting complex court documents within children's safeguarding mattersStrong working knowledge of children law legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and associated public law frameworksConfidence conducting advocacy in public law childcare proceedingsApplications are welcomed from lawyers ranging from newly qualified through to 4-5 years' PQEWhat you'll get in returnHybrid and flexible working arrangementsGenerous annual leaveLocal Government Pension SchemeExceptional maternity and paternity leave policiesCycle to work scheme and travel discountsAccess to employee healthcare servicesWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on .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.

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