Business Head at Radiant Systems Europe Ltd | Leading Team Management Initiatives
Are you an experienced Childcare Solicitor with a passion for safeguarding children and delivering high-quality legal services? Join our Childcare Legal Team in Worcester to lead on complex childcare matters, advocate in Family Courts, and support strategic improvements across Children’s Services.
⭐ About the Role
You will provide specialist legal advice and representation across Child Protection, Education-related matters, and Public Law. This is a hands‑on role where you will manage a complex caseload, deliver robust advocacy, and ensure compliance with statutory 26‑week timescales for care proceedings.
You will also contribute to the development of efficient, cost-effective legal services and support continuous improvement across the directorate.
* Manage and conduct complex childcare cases including DOL/LPS and adoption.
* Provide high-quality legal advice on child protection, education and local government law.
* Advocate in Family Court, High Court, County Court and tribunals – including multi‑day contested hearings.
* Draft and review reports, business cases, and legal documentation for diverse audiences.
* Support, supervise and develop junior legal staff.
* Contribute to policy development, service improvement plans, and strategic projects.
* Maintain accurate records using digital case management systems in a paperless environment.
* Represent Legal & Governance in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
* Significant experience running a complex childcare caseload, including DOL/LPS and adoption.
* Proven record in achieving 26‑week care proceedings outcomes.
* Strong advocacy experience, including contested and multi‑day hearings.
* Experience supervising and developing legal teams.
* Proficient in digital case management systems and paperless workflows.
* Experience advising on child protection strategies, policies, complaints, business cases and reports.
* Expert knowledge of child protection legislation, adoption law, DOL/LPS, public law, and local government law.
* Strong negotiation, influencing and stakeholder‑management skills.
* Ability to analyse legislation/case law and develop strategies to protect organisational interests.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Resilient, adaptable and able to work effectively under pressure.
* Strong leadership, interpersonal and partnership‑building capabilities.
🎓 Qualifications
✔ Solicitor or Barrister qualified to practice in England & Wales.
• Level 1 Essential Digital Skills or strong IT proficiency (MS Office).
* Work within a supportive, high‑performing Childcare Legal Team.
* Make direct impact on outcomes for vulnerable children.
* Gain exposure to high‑profile, complex local government cases.
* Opportunity to drive service improvements and shape policy.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Government Relations Services
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