Local Authority Solicitor
4 weeks ago
Job Summary
Your new role involves supporting a busy in-house legal department as a qualified local government lawyer. You will work on a caseload of adult and child safeguarding matters and provide advice internally to council committees and appeals panels. You will be required to attend court hearings and must be available to family courts across the local area.
About the Role
You will be a qualified lawyer with a valid practising certificate and experience in adult safeguarding matters, childcare protection law and court of protection matters. You will have a good academic record plus strong and effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with a good understanding of public law and safeguarding procedures.
What You'll Get
In return, you can expect to find a supportive and well-structured working environment with a challenging and unique set of tasks. You will be offered a starting salary of circa £40,000 per annum plus benefits including local authority pension and plenty of flexible working. You'll enjoy exposure to a varied workload, with the opportunity to join an experienced team, broaden your skills and knowledge and advance your career in a modern, forward-thinking legal services team.
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