Job Title: Legal Advisor
At Sage Advocacy, we are seeking a skilled Legal Advisor to provide expert internal legal advice and support to staff and volunteers working with vulnerable adults and survivors of institutional abuse.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Providing timely and effective legal support on complex cases with a legal dimension.
* Attending meetings to provide guidance on complex issues with a legal dimension.
* Supporting work related to the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Acts, including reviewing reports and briefing notes on legal issues.
* Collaborating with clients and stakeholders as requested.
To excel in this role, you will need:
* A professional legal qualification such as a solicitor or barrister.
* Relevant work experience as a practicing legal professional or demonstrated expertise in the legal field.
* A comprehensive understanding of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) legislation and its application.
* A commitment to human rights-based law and practice.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to chair or facilitate group meetings.
* Strong writing skills to engage with complex issues.
Application Instructions:
Please submit a Curriculum Vitae (no more than four pages) and a detailed cover letter (one or two pages in length).