£45,117 - £53,142 with opportunity to progress to £53,108 - £60,411 per annum

HB Public Law is an innovative and ambitious legal service committed to the public sector and we seek lawyers who embody this approach.  HB Public Law is one of the country’s leading local authority shared legal practices, it is Lexcel accredited, and we pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality service.

We have three separate teams of children’s social care lawyers, who individually provide the legal support to the London Boroughs of Barnet, Harrow and Hounslow.  Although cross working is sometimes offered or required, in main you would work for one of these authorities allowing a positive client relationship to develop.

We look after our own and understand that this area of law is highly pressurised and therefore understand the importance of work life balance.  We offer flexible working, appropriate training and a highly supportive working environment to allow you to work autonomously in the workplace and at home.

About you
The successful candidate will be required to carry a full caseload.  Our lawyers are expected to attend meetings in order to provide advice on all matters relating to children’s social care functions, including child protection, public law care proceedings, pre-proceedings, fostering and adoption.  There is an opportunity to represent social care clients in court proceedings where required.

The successful candidate will be a team player who takes pride in delivering a high-quality service and is able to work under pressure.

Candidates from both the public and private sector are encouraged to apply for this position, as the practice’s current staff base is drawn from both sectors.

Full and part time/job share applications are considered.

If you would like a confidential conversation about the opportunity prior to applying, please feel free to call Aarti Hansrani, Principal Lawyer on 07927 548223 or aarti.hansrani@harrow.gov.uk

Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Our staff are our greatest asset and therefore no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies.

Harrow is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format please contact us at resourcing@harrow.gov.uk

HARROW REDEPLOYEES WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY CONSIDERATION

We particularly welcome female applicants, individuals under 25 years of age, those from the BAME community, LGBTQ+ applicants and disabled applicants, as they are under-represented within Harrow Council at this level. Appointment will always, however be made on merit.

Closing date: 24 March 2025

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