Lawyer Safeguarding

Cheshire West and Chester Council
📍 Chester, England, United Kingdom 💼 Permanent 🕒 Posted June 27, 2026

Job Description

The principal purpose of the post is to provide high quality legal representation and skilled and effective advocacy on behalf of the Council in public law children`s proceedings in the Family Courts; providing appropriate advice and assistance to enable the Council to deliver its’ statutory duties in in respect of children.


Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.

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No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!


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Job Details

  • Location Chester, England
  • Job Type Permanent
  • Category Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers
  • Posted Date June 27, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 06, 2026