Senior Lawyer

<p><strong>Senior Lawyer needed in Exeter, £42.67ph </strong><strong>PAYE &#8211; Reference: 5301732</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Drafting, negotiating, and preparing documentation for care proceedings and other childcare matters.</li> <li>Providing timely, robust legal advice to senior officers, frontline social workers, and elected members on all aspects of childcare law.</li> <li>Managing and conducting public law litigation, including representing the Client at court.</li> <li>Instructing counsel and specialist advocates where appropriate.</li> <li>Supporting strategic decision-making across the Children’s Services directorate.</li> <li>Line managing and mentoring junior lawyers, ensuring quality and compliance.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis  </strong></p> <p>  </p> <p><strong>If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to <a href="mailto:____@essentialemploy.co.uk">katie@essentialemploy.co.uk</a> quoting the reference number.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>