Childcare Solicitor

We are currently working in partnership with a public sector organisation who are looking for a Childcare Solicitor to join the team on a permanent basis.

This will be a full-time position based predominantly from home, with 1 day per week in the office in Oxford, and a salary of £45,495 to £52,658 per annum.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor, with extensive experience dealing with Childcare legal matters within a local authority.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Managing a varied caseload covering a wide range of Childcare legal matters
• Undertaking complex proceedings, including complex advocacy work
• Representing the organisation and supporting the delivery of legal services
• Providing strategic support to Elected Members and Directorate and Corporate teams
• Supporting the development and delivery of Service Level Agreements between Legal Services and internal clients
• Proactively managing risks and opportunities in the best interest of the organisation, escalating issues of concern to the Senior Lawyer and Principal Solicitor

Experience required:

• Qualified Solicitor / Legal Executive
• Experience within local government essential
• Strong experience within Childcare and Family Law is essential

Rewards and Benefits:

• Up to 32 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
• Excellent pension scheme, with employer contributions of up to 20% of salary
• Family friendly schemes, including generous maternity, paternity and support for carers and a tax-saving childcare voucher scheme

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.