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. #J-18808-Ljbffr