We are currently looking for a Childcare Solicitor Main Responsibilities & Duties 1. Provides comprehensive legal, procedural and administrative advice in relation to area(s) of work allocated, e.g. Social Services, Education, Property, Planning, Employment, Highways and Rights of Way ensuring that staff dealing with their area of the law are kept updated in changes in the law. 2. Personally conducts cases in Courts and Tribunals including Public Inquiries to represent the County. Clerks internal hearings as required. Prepares cases for hearing, including instructing Counsel where necessary. 3. Prepares reports for and provides comprehensive legal, procedural and administrative advice to Committees, Sub-Committees and other bodies including ensuring the legal accuracy and practicability of proposals contained in reports or proposed meetings. Checks the accuracy of minutes and takes legal action as required following the meeting. 4. Drafts any documents needed, such as contracts, court applications, creating new and original documents as required eg. Service Level Agreements. 5. Negotiates with other Solicitors or third parties in settling documentation or disputes concluding agreements and settlements on the best terms available or as instructed by the client Department. 6. Keeps officers and elected Members and legal colleagues informed of legislative changes in their area of work. 7.policies; health, safety and wellbeing of self and others; and Organisational values in everything you do. Equality and Diversity practice covers both interaction with staff, service users and communities and includes challenging discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity for all. If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to bethessentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.