A well-regarded public sector organisation in South Wales is looking to appoint a Senior Childcare Lawyer to join its established Community Services legal team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced childcare solicitor to undertake high-quality, meaningful work advising on complex safeguarding matters, while working as part of a collaborative and highly respected legal team.
The role will involve managing a varied caseload of children's public law matters, including care proceedings, child protection, adoption, fostering and related education work, as well as providing legal advice on sensitive and time-critical issues.
Responsibilities
- Managing a complex caseload of childcare and safeguarding matters
- Advising on care proceedings, adoption, fostering and related public law matters
- Providing legal advice to internal stakeholders on high-risk and sensitive issues
- Conducting advocacy and/or instructing Counsel where appropriate
- Supporting safeguarding decision-making and risk management
- Contributing to strong governance and effective legal service delivery
Qualifications
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX with current practising certificate
- Strong experience in children's public law and care proceedings
- Experience managing complex and contested matters
- Advocacy experience or experience instructing Counsel
- Excellent drafting, advisory and communication skills
- Ability to manage urgent matters with sound judgement and composure
Opportunity Offers
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Strong pension and benefits package
- Generous annual leave
- Supportive and collaborative working culture
- Ongoing professional development
- The opportunity to undertake genuinely rewarding and impactful work
- A strong opportunity for a Senior Childcare Lawyer seeking quality work, flexibility and the chance to make a real difference in a well-regarded team.
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