Commercial Services Group is one of the leading providers of procurement and support services to education and public sector customers globally. Serving over 15,000 customers, CSG is committed to providing an excellent customer and user experience underpinned by social value and a committed and empowered workforce.
Job Title: Solicitor
Location: Hybrid/Kings Hill
Salary/package: £42,000 – £48,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Make a lasting impact in public law.
Join Invicta Law as a Solicitor in our Child Protection Team and play a vital role in safeguarding the welfare of children and families across the UK.
Invicta Law is part of Commercial Services Group (CSG), the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company. We are a specialist public sector legal firm delivering expert advice in areas such as child protection, asylum, community care and employment law. With years of experience acting for one of the UK’s largest local authorities, Invicta Law is trusted to handle high-profile, complex and sensitive matters with care, integrity and expertise.
Why this role matters
This is a key role providing legal representation and high-quality advice on child protection matters. You’ll help shape critical legal outcomes, working closely with social workers and public bodies to ensure children’s best interests are prioritised in court and care proceedings.
What you’ll be doing
* Represent or assist Counsel in representing clients before Family Courts and tribunals
* Manage a full caseload of public childcare law matters, including case preparation and advocacy
* Provide clear legal advice to social workers and external clients on all aspects of child protection
* Carry out legal research and share insights with colleagues to support casework and development
* Work collaboratively with the Head of Group and other legal teams across Invicta Law
* Attend internal and external meetings as a representative of Invicta Law
* Support non-admitted and support staff, contributing to team success
* Adhere to internal quality assurance and compliance procedures
* Contribute to knowledge sharing and ongoing improvement within the team
What we’re looking for
* Qualified solicitor or lawyer with a current practising certificate
* Experience in child protection law and advocacy in Family Courts
* Strong legal research, drafting, and case management skills
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision
* Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
* A proactive, team-oriented mindset and willingness to support colleagues
* Commitment to professional development and continuous learning
What you’ll get in return
* Salary of £42,000–£48,000 per annum (depending on experience)
* 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and a discretionary extra day at Christmas
* Life assurance cover (4x salary)
* Pension scheme with up to 7.5% employer contribution
* Additional benefits including retail and gym discounts, health cash plan and cycle to work scheme
* Volunteer days and access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme
* Tailored learning and development support with real opportunities to progress
Why CSG?
Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue and supporting 16,000 education and public sector customers worldwide. With more than 1,800 employees across the UK, France, Dubai and Bangkok, we are working towards becoming the global leader in education and public sector solutions.
We are expanding rapidly, with annual growth of around 25 percent, supported by a blend of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our 33 trading businesses deliver a wide range of services including education management, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and supplies.
CSG is wholly owned by local authorities, and a significant proportion of our profits is reinvested into frontline public services. Over £77 million has already been returned, reflecting our commitment to combining commercial performance with meaningful social impact.
Inclusion & Accessibility
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any.