Solicitor childcare law

Childcare Solicitor - Local Authority

Location: Blackpool (Hybrid or Remote Working Available)

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Local Government Benefits

CRA Consulting is working in partnership with a well-regarded Local Authority to recruit an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join its established Legal Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with substantial experience in public childcare law to join a supportive and collaborative team handling a varied and complex caseload.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload of public and private childcare matters, providing high-quality legal advice and representation to the Council. The role offers exposure to complex and challenging work, including:

• Care proceedings and public childcare matters
• Advocacy in Family Proceedings Courts, Magistrates' Courts and County Courts
• Advising Social Workers, Managers and Senior Stakeholders
• Drafting legal documentation and court applications
• Judicial Review matters where required
• Instructing and working alongside Counsel
• Supporting and mentoring junior legal colleagues

About You

• Be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive
• Have substantial experience in childcare law
• Possess strong advocacy skills and court experience
• Be confident managing a busy caseload independently
• Have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Local Government experience is desirable but not essential

Membership of the Law Society Children's Panel would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• High-quality and meaningful legal work
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and progression
• Excellent public sector benefits package

Interested?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Umar Tawil at CRA Consulting on 0114 241 8030 or email umar.tawil@craconsultants.com. Alternatively, click Apply Now to submit your application.

All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.