Senior Lawyer - Child Protection

at  Peterborough City Council

JOB SUMMARY

Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Hours:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
21/01/2025
Advert End Date:
16/02/2025 23:59
Employment Location:
Sand Martin House
Salary:
£53,895-£59,516
Vacancy ID:
106274
Closing date:
16 Feb

FURTHER INFORMATION

Are you looking to be part of a forward-thinking and innovative legal team with a reputation for excellent service delivery?
Now is the perfect time to become a part of Peterborough City Council’s Legal Service! Following a recent restructure due to the continued growth in our city, we have several exciting opportunities within our Legal Department for Legal Officers and qualified Lawyers with various specialisms. We are looking for positive, enthusiastic, and innovative individuals to join us on our journey. Let’s make a difference together!

We are seeking a confident, skilled, experienced, and motivated lawyer to join our Child Protection team in Legal Services. Our team currently includes one Principal lawyer, four Senior lawyers and four Legal Officers.
In this role, you will provide advice on all areas of child protection, draft and prepare applications for various orders, and demonstrate excellent advocacy skills.
You will manage a caseload of cases in Court proceedings, as well as pre-proceedings and advice files. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in child protection or extensive experience in family law is required, and experience working in a local authority is advantageous.
You must be a qualified solicitor or barrister with a current practising certificate or a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. You will join a friendly and supportive team that excels in delivering services to all teams within Children’s Services and to an external client authority.