Senior Advocate Lawyers - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - North Tyneside Council

North Tyneside Council
North Tyneside Council
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Our legal team is growing, and we have opportunities for two Senior Advocate Lawyers - Safeguarding.


A comprehensive induction programme will be given to all new colleagues including any additional support for those wishing to make a move from the private to public sector.


We will be accepting CVs for all available positions and interviews will be on a rolling basis to suit the availability of the individual and interview panel.


If you would like to arrange an informal conversation about working for Legal services at North Tyneside Council, contact details can be found below.

*Why North Tyneside Council?


Located in the heart of North East England, North Tyneside is a dynamic and exciting place to live, work and visit.

We are currently in the North of Tyne Combined Authority and will be joining the planned North East Mayoral Combined Authority.

It includes four towns, North Shields, Whitley Bay, Killingworth, and Wallsend and has a population of 205,000.

We have an outstanding coastline with award winning beaches that drive our visitor economy with Whitley Bay recently announced as the best place to live in the North East (The Sunday Times 2023).

We are an ambitious local authority that listens to, cares for, and represents our residents in everything we do. We have vibrant communities, a strong heritage and bright future.

*Our Team Ethos*We are committed to providing excellent public service and making a difference within our local community and region.

We provide a supportive environment for the development and maintenance of your professional skills and career at all stages.

We have a number of trainee and solicitor apprentices successfully working towards qualification and can also offer apprenticeship opportunities at higher level for qualified staff.

You will have access to the Newcastle Law Society and Lawyers in Local Government membership and the networking and training opportunities they provide.

Hybrid working and flexible working options are available.

It's usually what you do, not where and when you do it that matters We offer a modern, open plan working environment with opportunities to use technology to work in a flexible and agile way.

Our extensive law library is fully available to you on-line.


We have a strong culture of teamwork and you may be called upon to assist your colleagues in related areas covered by the team according to demand.

A degree of flexibility is, therefore, required. You may also be asked to provide support and guidance to other team members.

*Our Team Structure*The Legal Services Team is made up of 4 teams: (1) Legal Practice Team; (2) Commercial; (3) Safeguarding; and (4) Regulatory. The Practice Team is newly created to provide an administrative and supportive 'hub' for the legal teams.

Senior Advocate Lawyers - Safeguarding


To act as a leading professional within a specialist team the role will have a focus on delivering specialist, effective advocacy, advice, and representation in child safeguarding matters, including in courts and tribunals on behalf of the Council's Legal Services Team.


To deliver effective training resources and training sessions to the inhouse legal team, officers, elected members (and others where appropriate).


Support the development of trainee and apprentice solicitors, legal executives, and others, particularly in relation to court advocacy and court skills.

We will strive to make you feel valued from the moment you join us.

We have a comprehensive induction process and an experienced and approachable team to ensure you are supported in your role from day one.

In return for your valuable contribution, you will have access to our excellent benefits package:

  • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (for contracts of 3 months or more)
  • A supportive Occupational Sick Pay scheme
  • Access to Occupational Health services including physiotherapy and counselling
  • Our Employee Assistance Programme which includes a telephone helpline and extensive online resources for support and advice
  • Extensive training and development opportunities including access to our Learning Pool online platform
  • Supported career progression
  • Discounted membership of our Leisure Centres including 5 gyms; 4 pools; spa and over 250 classes every week
  • The 'Benefits Plus' Scheme enabling salary sacrifice for Car Leasing; Cycle to Work Scheme; additional annual leave, public transport season tickets, and professional subscriptions
  • Credit Union Savings Scheme
Further information about eligibility can be found on our Benefits and Rewards page on North East Jobs.


If you would like to be part of our team and are committed to providing excellent legal services in these vital areas of work, we look forward to hearing from you.

For more information, please see the attached job description or for an informal discussion please contact:
Louise Watson, Senior Manager Legal and

Registration Services:
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Jamie Hall, Legal Manager - Commercial: ;

Zoe Atkinson, Legal Manager - Safeguarding: ;

John Barton, Legal Manager - Regulatory: ;

Closing date: 28 May 2023.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
Up to £50,431.00 per year


Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person

Reference ID: 0154
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