Job Description
Senior Childcare Lawyer
Salary: £48,378 - £51,571 per annum
Location: Northamptonshire
Working: Hybrid
About the Senior Childcare Lawyer role:
Sellick Partnership is proud to be working with an exceptional legal services team in the heart of Northamptonshire. We are looking for a Senior Childcare Lawyer to join a Legal team providing advice and representation to the Council in all areas of childcare law.
Key responsibilities of the Senior Childcare Lawyer role:
The role will involve delivering comprehensive professional legal advice to the unitary council and client department. You will manage a portfolio of your own cases which will consist of, but not limited to:
* To provide legal advice and representation on a variety of matters within the designated legal team to Members and Officers of the Council and their service areas.
* To provide legal advice and to contribute to the major project work of the Council within the remit of the designated legal team.
* To conduct and manage a wide-ranging caseload of complex legal work and to prepare and draft complex legal documents as required in an efficient, effective, and timely manner.
* To prepare instructions and briefs to Counsel / external legal advisors.
* To attend ad-hoc Council, Cabinet, Committee, Sub-committee, working.
Ideal requirements for the Senior Childcare Lawyer role include:
We are looking for candidates with previous public sector childcare case handling and advocacy experience and exceptional relationship building, networking, and influencing skills.
Experience in management of a team of lawyers and administration staff or relevant transferable experience is ideal, whilst having strong communication and presentation skills are paramount.
You will need to be a qualified Solicitor, barrister or FCILEx to apply but we are open-minded to speaking with candidates of all childcare law backgrounds from the public sector to private practice.
Benefits of the Senior Childcare Lawyer role:
* Annual leave - generous leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days), and bank holidays; plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days.
* Local Government Pensions Scheme - considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates.
* A flexible work-life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible and smarter working arrangements.
* Training and support: access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways.
* A diverse and experienced team with a wealth of public law knowledge and talent.
* This role provides variety in what you do, challenging and high-impact cases to work on, the opportunity to work for the benefit of the wider public and the chance to progress your career within a progressive legal service, where you will learn from some talented and experienced professionals.
How to apply for the Senior Childcare Lawyer role:
To apply, please submit your CV and/or cover letter via this page or alternatively, contact Lewis Dainty in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.
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