Senior Lawyer – Litigation; Safeguarding

Position: Senior Lawyer – Litigation (Safeguarding)
Reference: 4809087

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Closing date:

Location:

Huddersfield Salary:
Up to 51k (per annum)
Job type:
Permanent Working pattern:
Full time / Flexible working

Industry: Legal / Public Sector / Not For Profit Company:
Hays Consultant:
Libby Smith Hays office:
Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza Phone:
Email: libby.smith

Your new company

This is an excellent opportunity to join a large and well-regarded public sector legal team in West Yorkshire. The organisation is continuing to modernise and grow its legal services function, with a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality support to frontline safeguarding services. You will be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where your work will have a direct impact on protecting vulnerable individuals within the community.

There are two positions in this team available, either on a full-time or part-time (24 hours) basis.

Your new role

You will join a specialist Safeguarding team, managing your own caseload and providing legal advice on a range of complex matters relating to adult social care.

For those working in adult-focused roles, your caseload will primarily involve litigation in the Court of Protection, including:

Managing cases from inception through to conclusion

Providing clear and practical legal advice to clients

Conducting your own advocacy at hearings

Instructing counsel where required

This is a varied role, offering a mix of remote working, office attendance, and travel to courts and other locations.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be a qualified (or soon to qualify) Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEx Fellow with relevant litigation and advocacy rights.

You should ideally have experience in one or more of the following areas:

Court of Protection / Mental Capacity Act 2005

Care Act 2014

Mental Health Act 1983

Community care law Advocacy within safeguarding or family proceedings

Public law, including judicial review

Newly qualified candidates with relevant training and a strong interest in safeguarding law are encouraged to apply.

What you'll get in return

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme Exceptional maternity and paternity leave policies

Cycle to work scheme and travel discounts

Access to employee healthcare services

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on . If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4809087 - Libby Smith