Senior Solicitor (Child Care) WCC616636
Salary range:
£54,684 - £74,487 per annum Work location:
Kensington Town Hall, Kensington, London W8 7NX Hours per week:
36 Contract type:
Permanent Closing date:
16 February 2025 Interview date:
Week commencing 24 February 2025 Contact details for Informal discussion:
Kirti Shori, Principal Solicitor via email on
kshori@westminster.gov.uk , or Loy Phillips, Project Officer, via email on
lphillips2@westminster.gov.uk About Us:
The Bi-Borough Legal Services Department at Westminster City Council is dedicated to transforming lives through various projects aimed at improving the community. As a Solicitor, you will provide expert professional, procedural, and technical legal guidance on all matters relating to child protection. You will work alongside the Housing and General Litigation Team, handling both routine and complex cases, including high-profile and politically sensitive matters. Your responsibilities will include conducting proceedings, public inquiries, appeals, and judicial reviews, as well as drafting legal documentation and advising on law and evidence. A qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEx with at least five years of relevant post-qualification experience, you should have demonstrable experience advising on local authority duties and powers related to children and young adults. With a broad knowledge of Local Government law and the ability to communicate effectively with Council members, you will provide cogent legal advice on standard and complex issues. On a personal level, you should be a natural communicator with excellent negotiating and influencing skills, capable of working independently and as part of a team. What We Offer:
Westminster City Council strives for a Fairer Westminster, where communities are at the heart of decision-making. We are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, aiming to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. The Council is a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteeing an interview for applicants with declared disabilities who meet the essential criteria of the job.
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Salary range:
£54,684 - £74,487 per annum Work location:
Kensington Town Hall, Kensington, London W8 7NX Hours per week:
36 Contract type:
Permanent Closing date:
16 February 2025 Interview date:
Week commencing 24 February 2025 Contact details for Informal discussion:
Kirti Shori, Principal Solicitor via email on
kshori@westminster.gov.uk , or Loy Phillips, Project Officer, via email on
lphillips2@westminster.gov.uk About Us:
The Bi-Borough Legal Services Department at Westminster City Council is dedicated to transforming lives through various projects aimed at improving the community. As a Solicitor, you will provide expert professional, procedural, and technical legal guidance on all matters relating to child protection. You will work alongside the Housing and General Litigation Team, handling both routine and complex cases, including high-profile and politically sensitive matters. Your responsibilities will include conducting proceedings, public inquiries, appeals, and judicial reviews, as well as drafting legal documentation and advising on law and evidence. A qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEx with at least five years of relevant post-qualification experience, you should have demonstrable experience advising on local authority duties and powers related to children and young adults. With a broad knowledge of Local Government law and the ability to communicate effectively with Council members, you will provide cogent legal advice on standard and complex issues. On a personal level, you should be a natural communicator with excellent negotiating and influencing skills, capable of working independently and as part of a team. What We Offer:
Westminster City Council strives for a Fairer Westminster, where communities are at the heart of decision-making. We are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, aiming to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. The Council is a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteeing an interview for applicants with declared disabilities who meet the essential criteria of the job.
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