Job Description

Are you a qualified solicitor, barrister, or FILEX equivalent lawyer looking for an exciting new challenge? Join our dynamic legal Safeguarding team and make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people and our community.

As a key team member, you'll provide vital legal advice and support to social services, be an advocate in court, and collaborate closely with other safeguarding lawyers. While children's safeguarding is the focus the team also covers adults, so you'll get the opportunity to build a diverse caseload, tailored to your expertise.

You'll thrive in our supportive environment, working both independently and as part of a team. We value excellent knowledge of safeguarding law and practice, but we're also open to candidates with transferable legal skills and a passion for safeguarding.

Experience in local government, especially in Wales, is a plus, as are strong organisational and IT skills. If you're dedicated to delivering exceptional service and eager to contribute to positive change, we want to hear from you. Welsh language skills are desirable.

This is an opportunity to work for an excellent employer with many advantages, including a minimum of 34 days' annual leave including bank holidays, increasing up to 41 days

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous family friendly and work-life balance schemes

Flexible working hours and Hybrid working policies - providing opportunity for significant remote working (subject to business need & personal preference, noting the contractual workplace is Ewloe)

Access to a range of development opportunities

Free employee assistance programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts across UK retailers

Application closing date

18/05/2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 45,718.00-48,710.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person