Senior Lawyer - Litigation (Safeguarding)

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

Your new role
\n 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.
\n For those working in adult-focused roles, your caseload will primarily involve litigation in the Court of Protection, including:

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• Managing cases from inception through to conclusion
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• Providing clear and practical legal advice to clients
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• Conducting your own advocacy at hearings
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• Instructing counsel where required
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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
\n You will be a qualified (or soon to qualify) Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEx Fellow with relevant litigation and advocacy rights.
\n You should ideally have experience in one or more of the following areas:

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• Court of Protection / Mental Capacity Act 2005
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• Care Act 2014
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• Mental Health Act 1983
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• Community care law
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• Advocacy within safeguarding or family proceedings
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• Public law, including judicial review
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Newly qualified candidates with relevant training and a strong interest in safeguarding law are encouraged to apply.

What you'll get in return

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• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
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• Generous annual leave
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• Local Government Pension Scheme
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• Exceptional maternity and paternity leave policies
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• Cycle to work scheme and travel discounts
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• Access to employee healthcare services
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What you need to do now
\n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV