We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Hillingdon to assist with the appointment of a Senior Lawyer, on a 9-month contract, likely to be extended at client's discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £53.50 - £64.47 per Hour
Responsibilities:
* Supervised provision of legal advice, support and assistance to the Children Services Department and Members of the Council.
* To undertake all working practices and procedures for the efficient and effective working of the Team.
* To assist with cases in all Courts, Tribunals etc, and to appear personally on the Council's behalf as appropriate in cases in civil and criminal Courts and before Tribunals and Inquiries.
* Supervised provision of briefings and information on developments in the law affecting Child Care.
* To attend and advise at such meetings as required, in particular, the Adoption Panel and any working parties and officer groups as a representative of the Team.
Requirements:
* To have attained a degree (or equivalent), AND to have been either admitted as a Solicitor or a Barrister or a Legal Executive in England and Wales or Common Law jurisdiction.
* Experience in the last 2 years of dealing with Child Care Law and Adult Social Care.
* To express opinions and ideas in a logical and persuasive manner.
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
* You should have the right to work in the U.K.
* This role requires an enhanced DBS.
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated, all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer-term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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