Principal Childcare Solicitor

1 week ago


West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Kirklees Council Full time

Principal Childcare Solicitor


Make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children with this vital role at Kirklees Council.


Your Day-to-Day

  • Join a large, supportive team of experienced lawyers who are passionate about safeguarding vulnerable children
  • Provide strategic guidance on complex and sensitive cases
  • Supervise and mentor junior lawyers, fostering a collaborative atmosphere where knowledge-sharing and support are paramount
  • Represent the Council in Family Court and offer high-level legal advice to social work teams and senior council officers


What You Bring

  • You are a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive
  • You have strong experience in Childcare law


Benefits

  • Competitive Salary: Up to £56,407 (including £3,000 market supplement)
  • Generous Leave: 27.5 days of annual leave, increasing to 32.5 after 5 years, plus bank holidays
  • Pension: Benefit from the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Career Development: Ongoing personal development opportunities
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy hybrid working with the flexibility to manage your work day


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