Senior Lawyer (Child Care) Advocate

Overview

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and do you want to be supported in achieving the step after that? We have created a brand new in‑house Legal Team to support the Northamptonshire Children’s Trust.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Council in all types of proceedings, including complex matters.
• Carry out advocacy in the Family Court.
• Advise the client department in respect of emergency or urgent applications, and provide representation at Court in those cases.
• Advise on and conduct proceedings relating to the care and protection of children and young people.
• Lead the team by providing guidance and support to other members.
• Prepare and deliver training to the client department.

Qualifications

We are looking for an Admitted Solicitor, Advocate or Barrister with good knowledge of key childcare legislation and experience in local government or private practice. Proven advocacy skills are required.

Benefits

Full employee benefits listed on our careers site: Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council.

Contact

For more information, visit our legal recruitment pages at https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-legal-teams or contact Julia Rickards, Head of Legal (People), on 07585 405339 for a confidential discussion.