Safeguarding Lawyer

3-month contract position with a local authority

Summary

• This is a 3-month contract position with a local authority, aimed at providing high-quality legal advice and representation in social care and related matters. The role is crucial for ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks, and professional standards. It supports the effective delivery of legal services, contributes to service objectives, and ensures efficient case management through courts, tribunals, and other legal forums.
  

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct legal work relating to social care matters, ensuring appropriate handling within the legal team.
  
• Represent the Council in legal proceedings, including the High Court, County Court, Magistrates’ Court, inquiries, and tribunals where appropriate.
  
• Manage both contentious and non-contentious legal matters, providing advice to internal stakeholders.
  
• Instruct Counsel in approved cases and provide advocacy where required.
  
• Ensure high professional standards are maintained in all legal work, acting in the name of the Director of Law and Governance.
  

Requirements

• Essential Experience Required:
  

  • Experience handling legal matters within social care or a related public sector environment.
    
  • Experience representing clients in courts, tribunals, or hearings.
    
  • Ability to manage a varied caseload independently and effectively.
    

• Essential Qualifications Required:
  

  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, Legal Executive, or equivalent recognised legal qualification.
    
  • Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., SRA, Bar Council, CILEx).
    
  • Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
    

Additional Information

• Working hours: 35 hours per week.
  
• Basic DBS required.
  
• Location: Civic Offices, New Road, Grays, Essex, RM176SL, United Kingdom.
  
• Work pattern: As per corporate policy, 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home.
  
• Bi-weekly schedule.
  
• The role closes on 8th June 2026, apply ASAP.