P strong About the role /strong /p p Do you want a values-centred career that transforms local people's lives every day? Our Solicitors are a crucial part of our in-house legal team and will provide high quality legal advice, supporting council directorates and corporate services with proactive legal advice and collaborative working to meet our customer and community needs. With our new structure, our Solicitor roles consist of 2 levels, and are career graded which will allow you to develop and progress your career with Oxfordshire County Council. /p p We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated child protection lawyer to join our friendly and collaborative Children and Families Team. You will provide legal advice, guidance and representation to the client department on a wide range of matters pertaining to all aspects of child protection legislation. The role will involve preparing cases for Court and providing legal advice that identifies the risks and consequences of the different options available. Advocacy (and related drafting of court documents) is encouraged for case management hearings and listings of one day or less. /p p We are looking for a candidate who displays professionalism, excellent communication, can adapt to the needs of the client, and work under pressure, whilst remaining positive and solutions-focused. We seek an enthusiastic team player, interested in building positive relationships within the team and client department, who is confident, independent, and comfortable recognising and managing corporate risk. /p p We have a dedicated team of business support and legal assistants who provide support to each lawyer to enable them to undertake robust case management. /p p strong About you /strong /p p You're free-thinking and brave, and that sets you apart. You'll be supportive and energised; you don't accept the norm if it can be done better - finding answers through exploration and courage. /p p strong Minimum Qualifications: /strong /p ul li NQ Solicitor/CILEX Lawyer /li li Solicitor/CILEX Lawyer/barrister who can match Solicitor 1 core competencies (Legal Services Core Competency Framework). /li li Solicitor/CILEX lawyer/barrister with significant experience in subject area and matching core competencies Solicitor 2 (Legal Services Core Competency Framework). /li /ul p In addition to the above qualifications, you will also: /p ul li Have excellent knowledge and understanding of relevant areas of law and practice; ability to research quickly in unknown areas of law, learn new areas of law and make a professional judgement and provide accurate and definitive advice. /li li Have experience working within a legal practice/in-house legal department. This is desirable; however, we will consider candidates with similar prior experience and demonstrable transferable skills. /li li Be able to manage your own caseload (10-12 care and approximately 3-5 PLO cases). /li /ul p This role allows for Hybrid Working with travel to Oxford required a minimum of two days per week. /p p strong Rewards and benefits /strong /p ul li Technology to support agile working where role permits /li li Up to 33 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays /li li Option to buy' additional holiday /li li Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support /li li Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer's contribution of up to 19.9% /li li Enhanced family friendly policies /li li Local and national discounts for shopping and travel /li li Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development. /li /ul p strong Our commitment to: /strong br/ Equality, Diversity and Inclusion /p p At Oxfordshire County Council, we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education, and safe spaces for all. /p p strong Our commitment to: /strong br/ Guaranteed Interview Schemes /p p As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. /p p strong Our commitment to: /strong br/ Safeguarding /p p Oxfordshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. /p p strong Our commitment to: /strong br/ Flexible Working /p p We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full-time and part-time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights, and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. /p J-18808-Ljbffr