Lawyer/Senior Lawyer - Children

CompanyBath & North East Somerset Council

LocationBath, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/15/2026

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Solicitors and lawyers

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£51,600 (£26.46 per hour)

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Description

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.

Hours: 30 hours to be worked flexibly over the week 4 days

Salary: Lawyer salary pro-rata: £42,839 - £46,142; Senior Lawyer salary pro-rata: £47,181 - £51,356 depending on experience

About The Role

Following a successful growth bid for Legal Services we are seeking to attract and recruit to a number of posts including the developing and exciting areas of Court of Protection and Deprivation of Liberty (Children & Adults); Special Educational Needs and Tribunal work (SEND) general safeguarding and a Legal Officer to support these areas with opportunities for further development. We also have an opportunity for a Lawyer and a Legal Officer in the area of child protection.

Applications are invited from Candidates who are either a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive [conditions apply for Chartered Legal Executive as to Advocacy Certificates]. Whilst we are interested in experienced candidates from a local government background, if you are qualified with raw talent but little or no PQE experience then one of these roles might just be for you. As a progressive Council we are committed to investing in staff and to support individuals to fulfil their full potential.

About You

You will have experience in the area of child protection [Public Law] and also private law family proceedings, care proceedings and pre-proceedings ideally within a Local Authority, dedicated to providing advice on all aspects of child safeguarding;
Experience in other areas such adoption is desirable
To provide guidance and support to junior members of the team
Condition of this post if a Chartered Legal Executive is to have/ or to obtain within 6 months of appointment: Family Proceedings Certificate: For family-related court appearances.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Rachel O'Sullivan, Service Manager - Legal Services (Adults, Children & Education), Rachel_Osullivan@BATHNES.GOV.UK or call +441225395120.

Interview date: 09/02/2026

No Agencies Please.

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible

Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

About Bath And North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at

We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.