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Social Care & Education Childcare Solicitor/Legal Executive/Barrister (7 Roles)

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Job ID:

33222

Practice Area(s):

Children's Services, Education

Location:

London (Greater) 

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
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Employment Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Posted:

06.11.2024

Employer type:

Local Authority
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Job Description:

£47,040 - £59,328 per annum

We are looking for experienced childcare lawyers (solicitors, legal executives, barristers) to join our fast-pace in-house childcare legal team. We are interested in those who wish to secure positive outcomes for children and young people, using their exceptional legal skills to provide expert legal advice to the Council.

You will be part of a team and as a Local Government Lawyer, you will need to be flexible and pragmatic, providing a proportionate and well rounded perspective. You can expect a varied and challenging caseload ranging from care proceedings, inquests, adoption, secure and DoLs applications. You will be directly supported by a Principal Solicitor, you will also have an opportunity to be part of an ongoing development programme to benefit both the clients and the in-house legal team.

You will have opportunities to get involved in council wide projects as well as those specific to legal services. You will also benefit from a career progression scheme providing for additional remuneration and an opportunity for further professional career development. 

Full time 36 Hours 

Flexible working arrangements considered including fixed term contracts

Click here to view the role profile

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Closing date: 8 December 2024 @ 23:59

For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.
 
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London Borough of Croydon
London (Greater), United Kingdom

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London Borough of Croydon
London (Greater), United Kingdom
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Social Care & Education Childcare Solicitor/Legal Executive/Barrister (7 Roles)

col-narrow-left   

Job ID:

33222

Practice Area(s):

Children's Services, Education

Location:

London (Greater) 

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Posted:

06.11.2024

Employer type:

Local Authority
col-wide   

Job Description:

£47,040 - £59,328 per annum

We are looking for experienced childcare lawyers (solicitors, legal executives, barristers) to join our fast-pace in-house childcare legal team. We are interested in those who wish to secure positive outcomes for children and young people, using their exceptional legal skills to provide expert legal advice to the Council.

You will be part of a team and as a Local Government Lawyer, you will need to be flexible and pragmatic, providing a proportionate and well rounded perspective. You can expect a varied and challenging caseload ranging from care proceedings, inquests, adoption, secure and DoLs applications. You will be directly supported by a Principal Solicitor, you will also have an opportunity to be part of an ongoing development programme to benefit both the clients and the in-house legal team.

You will have opportunities to get involved in council wide projects as well as those specific to legal services. You will also benefit from a career progression scheme providing for additional remuneration and an opportunity for further professional career development. 

Full time 36 Hours 

Flexible working arrangements considered including fixed term contracts

Click here to view the role profile

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Closing date: 8 December 2024 @ 23:59

For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.