In-house Family Lawyer

Location
England, Merseyside, Birkenhead
Salary
Negotiable
Posted
09 Jan 2025
Closes
06 Feb 2025
Ref
JN -012025-6632501
Contact
Lucy Martin
Job Title
In House Counsel
Practice Area
Child Law
PQE Level
2-4, 5-7, NQ
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

This is a rare in-house Family Lawyer position for a candidate based in the North for a leading socio legal national charity. We are looking for a couple of years PQE and the ability to travel to Birkenhead.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established, not for profit organisation with a national presence in the UK. Serving the community for over 40 years, they specialise in advocating for the rights of children and vulnerable adults when important decisions are made about them.

Description

This is an In-house Family Lawyer position where you will provide legal advice and representation of children and young people in private law proceedings.

Profile

To be successful, you will need to have knowledge of the Children Act and other legislation relating to children and family law, Legal Aid experience, and the ability to conduct your own advocacy. In-house Family Lawyer experience within Not for Profit and Charities would be great.

Job Offer

You will receive a salary up to £41k plus 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, health care plan, employee assistance, death in service, learning and development opportunities.

You can also enjoy flexible working from Birkenhead office.