Assistant Principal Childcare Lawyer
London Council
Hybrid working
£65,544 - £72,693
Permanent
Overview of the Assistant Principal Childcare Lawyer position
We’re currently looking to appoint an Assistant Principal Childcare Lawyer to join a welcoming and well-established legal team within a Local Authority. This permanent position is suited to an experienced local government Childcare Lawyer who is ready to take on a leadership role. The successful candidate will support the management of the team while handling a complex and varied caseload.
The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with an expectation of attending the office two days per week alongside court commitments. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Childcare Lawyer to progress into a managerial position within a knowledgeable and supportive team environment.
Key responsibilities of the Assistant Principal Childcare Lawyer
- To carry a varied caseload of childcare matters including NAI, sexual abuse cases, multi-issue cases and complex care proceedings
- Working closely with the two other Assistant Principal Lawyers and the Principal Lawyer to manage the team
- To advise on high profile and high risk matters, where required
- To assist the Principal Lawyer with case allocation, court metrics, training of the team and client department and general management of the team
Experience/qualifications required for the Assistant Principal Childcare Lawyer position
- You must be a qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX with Advocacy Rights) with a current practicing certificate
- Able to work on a hybrid basis with attendance at two offices when required as well as attending court when necessary
- Extensive experience in childcare law within a local authority setting is essential
- Experience of mentoring or supervising staff is beneficial
- Advocacy experience is highly beneficial
What’s in it for the successful Assistant Principal Childcare Lawyer?
On offer is a range of excellent benefits such as:
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Exclusive discounts from major brands
- Green Car Benefit Scheme
- Cycle Scheme
- Civil Service Sports Council
- Opportunity to work in a friendly and experienced team dealing with a really interesting mix of work
How to apply for the Assistant Principal Childcare Lawyer position
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced Childcare Lawyer to join a friendly and collaborative team in a senior role, working on high-profile and complex childcare matters and line managing more junior staff. If you believe you have the required experience and qualifications, please apply via this advert or contact Elleyn Hewitt or Zofia Slater in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion ahead of the closing date (Monday 1st June).
Closing date: Monday 1st June