Lawyer – Children’s Services

Job Details

Salary: £54,181 – £57,269 per annum (pay award pending). Includes a Market supplement of £7,000, reviewed December 2027.

Job Reference: haltoncouncil/TP/1777/208

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 per week

Closing Date: No expiry date

Job Category: Legal

Department: Legal and Democratic Services

Location: Halton Borough Council, United Kingdom

DBS Check: Standard

Responsibilities

Provide expert legal services in Childcare Law, including advocacy and advice to Social Care and Education teams.

Deliver advice in a cost‑effective, efficient manner ensuring best value for the Council.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to improve outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified lawyer in the UK.
• Extensive experience in Childcare Law and advocacy.
• Experience working in local government or private practice preferred.
• Highly organised with excellent IT and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly both as part of a team and independently.

Benefits

• Car User Allowance – £1,000 per annum.
• Holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service.
• Defined benefit, salary‑linked Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Salary Life Cover via the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Investment in personal development.
• Free car parking at HBC sites.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Employee benefits platform (discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub, Employee Assistance Programme).

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Halton Borough Council is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. Adjustments will be provided for people with disabilities, neurodiversity or long‑term health conditions.