52,413 - 57,864 per annum
About the Role
Following a successful growth bid for Legal Services we are seeking to attract and recruit to a number of posts including the developing and exciting areas of Court of Protection and Deprivation of Liberty (Children & Adults); Special Educational Needs and Tribunal work (SEND) general safeguarding and a Legal Officer to support these areas with opportunities for further development. We also have an opportunity for a Lawyer and a Legal Officer in the area of child protection.
About the Team
The team provides legal advice to the Council mainly in relation to child and adult protection, education and employment. You will require a comprehensive knowledge of the work practices, processes, procedures and policies relating to the service area.
About You
* The Team Leader will manage a discreet team of Lawyers and Legal Officers supporting and managed by the Service Manager
* The Applicant will need to have experience in a variety of matters relating to adult social care law (ideally within a Local Authority) including but not limited to the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and High Court / Court of Protection cases including deprivation of liberty of 16-17-year-olds
* Experience in other areas such as SEND; judicial review; LADO; misfeasance in public office; general safeguarding is desirable.
* Condition of this post if a Chartered Legal Executive is to have advocacy rights with one of the following certificates; and to obtain the other certificate within 6 months of appointment to the post
Civil Proceedings Certificate: For County Courts (except family), Magistrates' Courts, Tribunals, and Coroners' Courts.
Family Proceedings Certificate: For family-related court appearances.
Closing date: 15 February 2026
Interview date: 23 - 27 February 2026
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