Childcare Lawyer

Your tasks

• You will handle complex matters involving public and private children law, care proceedings, adoption, mental health, community care, mental capacity and safeguarding vulnerable adults.
• The appointed lawyer will manage a substantial caseload, undertake advocacy, advise social work teams and attend client meetings, including Public Law Outline meetings. You may also deal with judicial reviews, statutory tribunals and Coroner’s Court matters where required.

Requirements

• The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate, a Barrister or a Chartered Legal Executive with experience in children’s public or private law, adoption, mental health, community care, the Mental Capacity Act.
• You will be confident managing complex matters independently, prioritising competing deadlines and building effective working relationships with legal colleagues, social workers, managers and elected Members. The ability to travel to court and other locations is required; a full driving licence and access to a vehicle are desirable.

What we offer

• The role offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave, senior level responsibility and hybrid working arrangements with just two days per month in the office.
• To apply or to register your interest, please contact Kaye Thumpston on or email with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

How to apply

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Other

CHILDCARE LAWYER, 5+ YEARS EXPERIENCE, WEST YORKSHIRE/ HYBRID, up to £61,358 DOE. Senior local government legal opportunity advising on complex safeguarding matters, with responsibility for advocacy, strategic legal advice and the supervision and development of junior colleagues. JOB REF: 5873

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