A local authority based in North-West London is seeking a Senior Childcare Lawyer on a permanent basis.
The salary on offer for the role is between £55,155-£61,617 per annum.
The contractual hours are 36 per week and this is a hybrid role requiring office attendance 3 days per week.
The position:
The Senior Childcare Lawyer will be required to support management whilst also managing their own caseload.
You will have experience dealing with the following:
- PLO matters, Adoption, Care proceedings, Discharge of care, Contact issues, Non accidental injury, Applications for care, supervision, emergency protection, recovery, secure accommodation, child assessment and placement orders.
The person:
- A current practising certificate (either as a Barrister, Solicitor or Legal Executive) A can-do attitude with the confidence to lead a team. Strong experience in all matters relating to children’s social services law. Ability to anticipate problems and solve them accordingly. Must be dependable and self-reliant.
Previous local government experience would be highly advantageous.
To register an interest in the role, please send an updated CV to Zoe Alex- zalex@lawabsolute.com
Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.
If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.
