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Court of Protection / DOL Solicitor Salary: £38,220 - £51,356 per annum (Expires 23/02/2026) Company: North Yorkshire Council Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire Job Type: Full Time Flexible hybrid opportunities, working from home and at our County Hall office in Northallerton if required. About the Team North Yorkshire Legal and Democratic Services is a positive, ambitious and successful team which has a strong commitment to provide high quality and cost-effective legal services to the Council and a number of external clients. Join a leading Legal Team in North Yorkshire! We are looking for a Court of Protection / DOL Solicitor to support our Outstanding Children and Young People's services. About Us The Legal Service is part of our Legal and Democratic Services (LDS) within the Chief Executive's Group. As part of our team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the wide range of services provided to the County of North Yorkshire. Our mission is to deliver comprehensive, high-quality legal services to Directorates, the Council's Executive, full Council, Committees, Members, and external clients. Role As a Court of Protection Solicitor/Lawyer, you will support our Children and Young People Services in progressing deprivation of liberty applications in the Court of Protection and National DoL List ("NDL") Family Division, High Court. Your expertise will be needed in Court of Protection matters and an awareness of mental capacity issues in relation to children and young people. Key Responsibilities Providing expert advice and representation in children legal matters including primarily court of protection applications for children and young people Advice and assistance in progression of deprivation of liberty applications in the National DoL List Court Managing legal queries from the Children and Young People Services Directorate Conducting research to address more complex legal issues Collaborating with the legal team to ensure compliance with Law Society Professional Standards and Lexcel accreditation Contributing to the overall success of First North Law, NYC's wholly owned company, in generating external income and delivering high-quality legal services Requirements A practising certificate Experience in Court of Protection Deprivation of Liberty applications, Children law and Mental capacity issues Strong research and legal analysis skills The ability to provide clear legal advice on complex issues A collaborative mindset with the ability to work well in a team environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills What We Offer You A supportive, professional team environment where you'll grow your career. We offer hybrid working with the option to work from home and flexible hours, helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance. We're committed to your growth, offering continuous learning, career progression opportunities, and financial support for additional qualifications. We recognise the importance of family time and well-being, offering generous leave and additional benefits like paid volunteering leave. Enjoy the security of a robust pension plan designed for your future. Take advantage of our employee benefits scheme which includes discounts on shopping, home tech, green car schemes, and more! Contact If you are passionate about working within the public sector and making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in North Yorkshire, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Claire Bryant (Senior Solicitor - Children) at or . To apply please click the Apply Now link below.