Overview
Do you have a proven track record of working in a busy and dynamic environment, providing legal advice and conducting case work in relation to childcare law? If so, we might have your next big challenge.
You will be part of a brilliant, fast-paced legal team, providing legal advice and conducting case work, predominantly in relation to public childcare law to our Children’s Services team. The purpose of the role is to provide a high-quality legal service to instructing departments acting on behalf the Council client and to contracted public bodies, to enable them to make and implement decisions within the law and to protect the Council and contracted public bodies against prosecution and challenge.
Qualifications
- Experience of supervising/managing staff or be prepared to develop these skills;
- Experience of advocacy or genuinely wants to develop advocacy skills;
- Good knowledge and experience of children’s social care law and practice;
- The ability to work with minimum supervision and meet deadlines;
- A good up-to-date knowledge of public childcare law and of forthcoming changes;
- An understanding of the public sector ethos;
- A friendly and helpful approach along with good communication skills.
How to apply
To apply for this role please submit an expression of interest detailing how you meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page.
Additional information
Please view the job description and person specification for more information.
Interviews will be conducted in-person at County Hall week commencing 30 March 2026. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
This role is diverse and a real opportunity to develop knowledge and skills, it will give you a real sense of satisfaction, reward and professional achievement.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Johanne Simmonds, Senior Solicitor at johanne.simmonds@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call.
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