Social Care & Education Childcare Solicitor/Legal Executive/Barrister X7 Gr

at  Croydon Council

We are looking for experienced childcare lawyers (solicitors, legal executives, barristers) to join our fact pace in-house childcare legal team. We are interested in those who wish to secure positive outcomes for children and young people, using their exceptional legal skills to provide expert legal advice to the Council.
You will be part of a team and as a Local Government Lawyer, you will need to be flexible and pragmatic, providing a proportionate and well rounded perspective. You can expect a varied and challenging caseload ranging from care proceedings, inquests, adoption, secure and DoLs applications. You will be directly supported by a Principal Solicitor, you will also have an opportunity to be part of an ongoing development programme to benefit both the clients and the in-house legal team.
You will have opportunities to get involved in council wide projects as well as those specific to legal services. You will also benefit from a career progression scheme providing for additional remuneration and an opportunity for further professional career development.
Social Care & Education Childcare Lawyer
Full time 36 Hours
Flexible working arrangements considered including fixed term contracts
Closing date is Sunday 08 December 2024 @11:59pm
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.
Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment

Please refer the Job description for details