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Court of Protection Senior Solicitor. Cardiff Based and Home working The Opportunity: We are working exclusively with the NHS (NWSSP Legal & Risk Services) to recruit a Senior Solicitor into their Court of Protection Team. You will work on behalf of the local health boards and NHS Trusts in Wales. This is a rare and exciting role and what better time to be working for the NHS, making a difference. Whilst the office is based in Cardiff, there will be home working in addition to flexible working. You’ll be contractually working 37.5 hours a week and can manage these hours as you wish (core hours 10am-12pm and 2pm- 4pm). This is what you’ll be doing Managing complex cases involving serious medical treatment, mental health and deprivation of liberty Reporting to the Team Manager Assisting the Team Manager with the day to day operation of the Complex Patient Team Supervision of junior staff (a Solicitor and 2 NQ Solicitors) The experience you’ll bring to the team Ideally a minimum of 5 years’ experience (this is a rough PQE guide) A Senior Solicitor with experience of supervising others Court of Protection experience is essential (health and welfare) Clinical negligence experience is desirable Welsh language is desirable IT Literate What you’ll get in return Salary up to £62,000 depending on relevant experience 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service Flexible working (37.5 hours) Home working Childcare vouchers Long service award Annual employee awards Health and Wellbeing incentives Impressive pension Are you up for the challenge? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Sarah Castle at Yolk Recruitment on 07581489697. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.*

Court of Protection Solicitor. Cardiff Based and Home working The Opportunity: We are working exclusively with the NHS (NWSSP Legal & Risk Services) to recruit a Solicitor into their Court of Protection Team. You will work on behalf of the local health boards and NHS Trusts in Wales. This is a rare and exciting role and what better time to be working for the NHS, making a difference. Whilst the office is based in Cardiff, there will be home working in addition to flexible working. You’ll be contractually working 37.5 hours a week and can manage these hours as you wish (core hours 10am-12pm and 2pm- 4pm). This is what you’ll be doing Managing cases involving serious medical treatment, mental health and deprivation of liberty Reporting to the Senior Solicitor whom you’ll be supervised by Assisting the Senior Solicitor and Team Manager with the day to day operation of the Complex Patient Team The experience you’ll bring to the team Between 2 and 5 years PQE (this is a rough PQE guide) Court of Protection experience is essential (health and welfare) Clinical negligence experience is desirable (perhaps on a training contract or as a Paralegal pre qualification) Welsh language is desirable IT Literate What you’ll get in return Salary up to £50,000 depending on relevant experience and PQE 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service Flexible working (37.5 hours) Home working Childcare vouchers Long service award Annual employee awards Health and Wellbeing incentives Impressive pension Are you up for the challenge? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Sarah Castle at Yolk Recruitment on 07581489697. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.*

Head of Legal (In House) South Wales The Opportunity: Working within a financial services organisation in South Wales, you will Head up the legal team and report to the CFO. This is a senior position and a pivotal role within the organisation where you will lead a team of qualified solicitors to ensure all legal risks are managed as well as dealing with commercial contracts. Your title will be Head of Legal. This is what you’ll be doing: As Head of Legal, reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, you will: Provide legal and regulatory advice to the business Liaise with stakeholders Provide advice on the legal and compliance aspects of the business Keep abreast of all legislative and regulatory developments Provide advice on commercial contracts and legal documentation Provide advice as required on legal implications of complaints including assisting in drafting responses where appropriate Manage the Group Legal function and represent the department at senior management meetings as may be required from time to time Lead a team including allocating work and training / coaching Prepare and deliver training to the business on legal and regulatory requirements Take ownership of operational risks assigned on the organisations risk The experience you’ll bring to the team as Head of Legal: A qualified Senior Solicitor (all PQE will be considered) Proven management and leadership experience is essential Commercial contract experience is essential Financial services knowledge / experience is desirable Excellent commercial negotiation skills Experience in influencing and advising at a senior level is essential. What you’ll get in return Excellent salary depending on relevant experience / leadership experience and PQE. Flexible working Working from home opportunities Childcare vouchers Annual awards Private medical Insurance Health and Wellbeing incentives Tim off for charity work Are you up for the challenge? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Sarah Castle at Yolk Recruitment on 07581489697. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.*