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Legal Safeguarding Lawyer
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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Safeguarding Lawyer to join our team at Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council. As a key member of our Safeguarding Legal Services team, you will play a critical role in providing legal advice and support in respect of the protection of children and vulnerable adults.
Key Responsibilities- Undertake and have sole conduct of a mixed caseload relating primarily to child and vulnerable adult protection work in any Court, Tribunal, Inquiry or Appeal.
- Undertake hearings, including contested matters with witness evidence in the Family Court, up to the level of Circuit Judge.
- Prepare complex legal documentation, including applications, Thresholds, skeleton arguments, and written submissions.
- Attend legal planning and other meetings to ensure the provision of effective and efficient legal advice.
- Advise upon and provide risk assessment advice in respect of proposed or contemplated child and vulnerable adult protection proceedings.
- Represent the Authority in legal proceedings and related court proceedings, alternative dispute resolution processes, and steps necessary to avoid potential disputes.
- Prepare reports for and attend Council and its Committees and Panels as appropriate.
- Undertake other reasonable duties and responsibilities, including special projects, as may be required by the Head of Legal Services.
- Experience in working in a legal office, preferably in a local government setting.
- Experience of working unsupervised and to strict deadlines.
- Understanding and knowledge of local government and relevant legislation, particularly the Children Act 1989, Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and associated regulations, practice, and procedure.
- Ability to adapt to a busy work environment where priorities change quickly.
- Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to solve problems in a practical and effective way.
- Interpersonal skills, requiring sensitivity, diplomacy, and the ability to deal with difficult or hostile persons in a responsive but assertive manner.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and provide timely and accurate work in accordance with deadlines.
- Proven negotiation skills.
- Qualification and enrolment as a Solicitor and full member of the Law Society with current Practising Certificate or Qualification as Barrister (Registered at Bar).
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. If you are a motivated and experienced Legal Safeguarding Lawyer looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.
