Base Pay Range

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Pay range: £41,771 - £51,356 per annum (depending upon experience).

• Job Title: Lawyer Advocate
• Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 1, 2nd Floor
• Salary: £41,771 – £51,356 per annum
• Hours per Week: 37.00
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 03/11/2025
• Job Requisition Number: 4109
• Job share available

About the Role

Our lawyers play a vital role in improving outcomes for children. You will work within the children and families section, supporting a small team of lawyers, paralegals and assistants.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist child protection legal advice and representation to clients.
• Command the respect, trust and confidence of clients, senior managers and the court.
• Work collaboratively within the pod and wider team to deliver high quality legal services.

Qualifications

• Experience of child protection law and practice.
• Ability to command respect and confidence of senior managers and courts.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Flexible and agile working opportunities, including working from home.
• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service, with an option to purchase 10 additional days per year.
• Family‑friendly employer offering benefits to support you and your family.
• Career development and qualification opportunities.
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular supervision.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for free, confidential support.
• In‑house Occupational Health service.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Green Car scheme (T&Cs apply).

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type

Other.

Job function

Legal.

Industries

Government Administration.

Additional Information

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:

• Lawyer Grade 9 - Job Profile
• Lawyer Grade 10 - Job Profile

How to Apply

Please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” button. For an informal discussion about the role, contact kelly.forrest@gloucestershire.gov.uk.

Legal and Equality Statements

The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer-facing’ role must demonstrate the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.