£51,801 - £59,724 plus £5000 market supplement per annum

Are you a dedicated child protection lawyer looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to use your legal expertise to make a real difference in children’s lives while gaining valuable leadership experience?

We are seeking a Senior Lawyer to join our Child Protection Legal Team, where you will handle complex and rewarding cases while supporting junior colleagues in a collaborative and supportive environment.

About the Role
As a Senior Lawyer, you will:

• Manage a caseload of public law children matters, including care proceedings and pre-proceedings work
• Provide high-quality legal advice to social care professionals on child protection issues
• Attend client panels to provide high quality advice and drive cases forward
• Supervise and mentor legal officers, offering guidance and support
• Assist in managing workflows and improving legal processes within the team

About You
We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified solicitor, barrister, or CILEX lawyer with experience in public child care law
• Has significant experience handling complex child protection matters  
• Has excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Can support and guide junior colleagues while managing their own caseload effectively
• Can deputise for the Principal Lawyer when needed

Why Join Us?

• A rewarding role making a real impact in child protection, working for an Ofsted Outstanding client team
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for career growth
• Hybrid working options and flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary and local authority benefits

If you would like to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Petrena Sharpe (petrena.sharpe@thurrock.gov.uk)

A Standard DBS check will be required for this post.

Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

Closing date: 23 March 2025
Interview date: 31 March 2025

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