SENIOR LAWYER - CHILDREN & FAMILIES | FULLY REMOTE | £50-£60 PER HOUR | LOCUM
CRA Consulting are currently working with Manchester City Council to recruit an experienced Senior Lawyer specialising in Children & Families to join their Legal Services team on a long-term locum basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Children & Families lawyer looking for a fully remote position , working within an established local authority legal team.
The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal advice and representation on complex Children & Families matters , supporting the Council and its partners across a challenging and varied caseload.
The Role
You will be responsible for providing specialist legal advice and representation on a range of complex matters, including:
- Providing legal advice to social care and other Council departments on complex Children & Families matters
- Managing a challenging and varied caseload with a high degree of autonomy
- Advising on care proceedings and other proceedings involving children and families
- Representing the Council in court and other formal proceedings
- Preparing cases, drafting legal documents and providing strategic advice
- Working closely with social workers, senior managers and other professionals
- Advising on complex and sensitive issues and providing clear, practical and solution-focused legal advice
- Contributing to the development and improvement of legal services
- Supporting colleagues and sharing knowledge and expertise within the wider legal team
About You
We're looking for an experienced Children & Families lawyer who can demonstrate:
- Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive
- Strong experience in Children & Families / Social Care law
- Experience handling complex care proceedings and related matters
- Strong advocacy and court experience
- The ability to provide high-quality, commercially aware and pragmatic legal advice
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work independently and manage a demanding caseload
- Previous local authority experience is highly desirable
Role Details
Position: Senior Lawyer - Children & Families
Organisation: Manchester City Council
Contract: Locum until 31 March 2027
Rate: £50-£60 per hour
Working Arrangement: Fully Remote
Start Date: ASAP
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Children & Families lawyer who wants the flexibility of fully remote working , alongside a long-term assignment with a major local authority.
Interested?
Apply below or contact Umar at CRA Consulting for a confidential chat to discuss the role and your next locum opportunity.
Vacancy posted 12 days ago
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