Posted by The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority • £80K/yr
Overview and context
The General Counsel will be the principal legal adviser to the Authority, acting through the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer.
They will also act as the gatekeeper for all external legal advice, currently procured through external providers - indeed, the role is expected to pay for itself through a reduction in outsourced work.
Members of the Governance team support our elected and appointed members, who are solicitors drawn from a wide variety of types of legal practice and different sectors of the community.
In this role you will be one of the Governance Officers responsible for ensuring excellent service to our Council, Board and Committees.
The Law Society is the professional body for solicitors in England and Wales.
Posted by The Royal British Legion • £38K/yr to £39K/yr
RBL Safeguarding Advisors are subject matter experts providing advice and guidance on a range of safeguarding concerns.
Would you like to join a team of professional advisors supporting RBL staff and volunteers across the organisation to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns?
RBL are looking for a Safeguarding professional with direct experience dealing with at risk adults and children.
My client, a highly-regarded law firm, have an opportunity for a Paralegal with an interest in human rights and a strong desire to represent and secure justice for vulnerable adults to join their highly sought after Court of Protection department, which is recommended in both Chambers and Partners and in the Legal 500.
The Court of Protection can make decisions about the health and welfare, and the property and financial affairs of adults who lack mental capacity to make decisions for themselves.
This role may lead to a training contract at a later date depending on performance.