​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.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

·         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

·         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

Experience required:

·         Extensive experience as a Senior Advocate (Higher Rights of Audience) attending County Court, Magistrates Court, Single Family Court, and Crown Court, including all hearings up to trial

·         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

·         Demonstrated experience managing or supervising staff effectively

·         Evidence of significant Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in relevant legal areas

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

·         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

Rewards and Benefits:

·         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

·         Consideration of funding to obtain qualification of Higher Rights of Audience

Working hours:

·         36 hours per week

·         Monday – Friday

·         Open to condensed hours

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

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