Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week)

Workbase: Cumbria House, Carlisle (flexible working available)

Contract: Permanent As a Lead Lawyer in the Children’s legal team you will handle your own caseload of children social care work which will include the preparation of cases before the Family Court (including advocacy before the Court) as well as the provision of legal advice and assistance across all levels of the local authority. You will receive the support of more junior lawyers and legal officers whilst benefitting from overall supervision from the Senior Lawyers for the team. In addition, you will also work as part of the extended leadership team to ensure the provision of the most appropriate and cost-effective management of that team’s work. You will also contribute to the management of the wider legal services and support the organisation in achieving and maintaining a high standard of corporate governance. We are looking for qualified and admitted solicitors, barristers or legal executives, ideally with experience and knowledge of children social care law.

This is a fantastic career opportunity for those looking to progress in a role where you will lead and supervise, as well as manage a more complex and corporately significant caseload. You will be supported and mentored by a highly experienced team of professionals, in a friendly, open and honest environment, and as a service, we strongly encourage the progression and development of our employees. Excellent communicators, the ability to work in a high-pressure environment, and an open and honest approach to management, are all qualities we are looking for in our Lead Lawyers.

Cumberland Council is a modern and supportive employer, and we have both the technology and the commitment to allow our employees to work flexibly and efficiently. Our service is currently working both remotely and in the office environment. In person attendance at Court, key meetings and some office attendance will be required.

If you are looking for a new challenge, in a friendly, supportive, and professionally stimulating environment, then we want to hear from you.

Interview details - 

Closing date: 19 October 2023

Interviews: 30 October 2023

Applications to be submitted online via Cumberland Council's website, where further information in respect of the vacancy is available.