Children Safeguarding Lawyer
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- England,Yorkshire and The Humber,West Yorkshire,Huddersfield
- Full Time, Permanent
- Salary negotiable
Job Description:
Your new company
You’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 role
You’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 succeed
Qualified 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 matters
Strong working knowledge of children law legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and associated public law frameworks
Confidence conducting advocacy in public law childcare proceedings
Applications are welcomed from lawyers ranging from newly qualified through to 4-5 years’ PQE
What you’ll get in return
Hybrid and flexible working arrangementsGenerous 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 .
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.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
You’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 role
You’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 succeed
Qualified 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 matters
Strong working knowledge of children law legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and associated public law frameworks
Confidence conducting advocacy in public law childcare proceedings
Applications are welcomed from lawyers ranging from newly qualified through to 4-5 years’ PQE
What you’ll get in return
Hybrid and flexible working arrangementsGenerous 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 .
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.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Job number 3648585
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