Senior Lawyer - Child Protection

Spencer Clarke Group

Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 9 days

Uxbridge, Greater London UB10 0DN

£50 - £60 per hour

Full Time

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The London Borough of Hillingdon is seeking a Senior Lawyer specializing in Child Protection for a 9-month contract, with the possibility of extension.
The role offers a competitive rate of £65-75 per hour.
Key responsibilities include representing the local authority in the Coroner's Court and defending judicial review applications.
The position also involves advising social care teams on legislative frameworks and the local authority's duties regarding education and special education.
Candidates should have significant experience in child protection law, although the specific number of years required is not mentioned.

Senior Lawyer - Child Protection - London Borough of Hillingdon

Contract: 9 months with the view to extend

Rate: 65-75 p/h

Responsibilities:

Representing the local authority in the Coroner's Court ensuring protection of the local authority's reputation and resisting liability for wrongful deaths.
Defending applications for judicial review relating to the provision of care and support including requests for social care accommodation relating to asylum seekers and persons with no recourse to public funds.
Providing advice to the social care teams in respect of the legislative framework for the provision of social care.
Providing advice in respect of the local authorities duties to provide Education and deliver of Special Education.

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