Child Care Solicitor Advocate

6 days ago

London, United Kingdom James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd Full time €49,083 - €61,619

We are currently partnering with a local government in London, who are recruiting for a Senior Childcare Lawyer and Senior Childcare Advocate to join their growing team on a permanent basis.
This is a full-time position with a salary band of £49,083 to £61,619 (subject to experience) and the start date is subject to notice.

You must hold a current practising certificate as a Barrister, Solicitor, or Legal Executive with strong experience in children’s social services law.

Confidently lead and manage a team to deliver high performance and operational excellence, including improving staff capability and providing supervision, guidance, and training to team members
Provide high-level specialist legal advice on childcare matters to the Council
Undertake complex casework, conduct litigation, and perform advocacy as required
Contribute to the development and implementation of Council policies and strategies, ensuring alignment with the Council’s vision, values, and performance framework. Lead on policy and best practice in the area of responsibility
Draft and review committee reports, attend committee meetings, and handle corporate complaints and Member enquiries
Stay up to date with developments in legal services and best practices to maintain high service standards. Provide cover for other areas within the legal team as necessary, including advising on information governance law
Carry out duties with due regard to the Council’s policies on customer care, equal opportunities, data protection, and health and safety

Proven track record of successfully managing high-level and complex casework, including high-risk cases in the area of expertise
Significant experience providing legal advice to Council Members or Board Members in public meetings, through presentations, briefing reports, and other formats
Actively contributed to corporate decision-making processes and the development of corporate policies and strategies
Evidence of significant Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in relevant legal areas

Full understanding of risk management in the context of corporate governance
Detailed knowledge of childcare and other relevant area of law
Comprehensive knowledge of the law affecting local government and its trends in the UK

Local Government pension scheme
Bike loan and season tickets
Discounts in local cafes, shops and restaurants
Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Access to a health insurance scheme
Supportive staff networks
Flexible working arrangements
Monday – Friday

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