• Temporary position
• Starts 5th February until 30th June 2024
• Hybrid role
• Must live near Bournemouth to apply as offices central Bournemouth location
• Public sector position
• Hours 37 per week, Monday to Friday
• Pay 60.00 per hour, could be negotiable on this rate, depending on experience

About the Qualified Solicitor position

Our clients will consider a qualified Solicitor, Barrister for this role with the right background.

Proven experience in children social care and up to date knowledge of child protection proceedings.

• The role will report into the Head of Legal services
• Supporting the head improving service delivery and strategies
• Representing the business at related proceedings
• Advise and provide assistance in connection with matters and provisions
• Mange caseload of matters
• Deliver training and workshops
• Ensure awareness of the changes in the law

Personal Qualities & Attributes

• Ability to provide creative solutions to procedural and legal issues
• Tact & diplomacy and evidence of persuasion and negotiation at a senior level
• Ability to work on own initiative and represent Legal Services at all levels with the authorities and externally
• Ability to give urgent advice in highly sensitive and pressurised situations
• Ability and commitment to work as part of a team and under pressure
• Ability to deliver pragmatic and cost effective advice and solutions to clients Job Requirements
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to either their own car or a pool car in order to undertake the duties of the role, unless other forms of transport are available and viable to perform the role.

You will be an excellent communicator

Proficient with MS office

Must have a background and proven experience with children's social care and up to date knowledge of child protection laws and proceedings.