Job Description

Blackpool


Full Time


47,181


Permanent


Expires 07/12/2025

About the Role

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Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

37 per week - hybrid working (2 positions)

Salary

: NJC Grade H3 SCP 36 - 40 47,181- 51,356

Closing Date

: 7th December 2025 at 23:59 pm


Due to retirement we are looking to recruit two enthusiastic Solicitors/Lawyers to our Childcare legal team, working within an innovative Local Authority.


The successful candidates will undertake a personal caseload in respect of all areas of childcare law, (including complex work relating to the provision of legal advice, drafting of complex documentation of the same and advocacy), to include advising clients verbally and in writing on legal issues in relation to childcare law.


Knowledge / experience of working within a Local Authority would be of assistance but is not essential, however knowledge and experience of both public and private child care law and working as part of a team to meet the needs of the service are essential.


For more information please contact Christian Williams-White, Head of Child Care Legal Team by email.


E: christian.williams-white@blackpool.gov.uk


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