Solicitor/Barrister (based in Child Protection Legal team) Have you got what it takes to support us in driving change and delivering positive change for children and families in a growing, diverse City? The Southampton, Havant and Fareham Legal Services Partnership is an outcome focused service recognised for its dedication to improving the communities in which we live and work and delivering professional excellence. Winner of the Lawyers in Local Government Awards ‘Project Team of the Year’ in 2017, the Partnership went from strength to strength taking the top award for overall winner of Legal Team of the Year in 2018. We provide strategic and professional advice and services covering all aspects of local government law. This role supports our busy child protection courts team. A lawyer specialising in child protection is required to join our People and Courts Team. We want you to join our dynamic and growing team dealing with high profile and challenging cases, covering all aspects of children’s social care including care proceedings, pre-proceedings, adoption and deprivation of liberty matters, supporting the Council's priority to become a child-friendly city and for children to live safe and healthy lives. Required: Experienced solicitor or barrister with substantial subject area experience, Practicing solicitor or barrister with strong advocacy, negotiating and advisory skills and competence with IT and case management systems. You will need an enabling, positive approach to finding solutions to complex problems and have good appreciation of risk management / the ability to work flexibly across a multi skilled team. Please note that depending on your level of expertise, you will be appointed to Grade 11 with salary up to £57,039 For further information about this role please view the job description. If you feel you have the necessary background, experience and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you. What We Can Offer You Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below. A generous local government pension scheme. Flexible working (role dependant). Up to 13 days of Flexi Leave. Hybrid working arrangements (role dependant). 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays. Online Benefits – salary sacrifice schemes, benefits and discounts. Great local transport links. Employee assistance programme with access to our health wellbeing and support. For Further Information On Our Benefits Package Please Visit If you feel you have the necessary background, experience, and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you. Contact Details For Informal Discussion For further information and details regarding the position please contact Claire Markwell, Team Leader, Childcare, Legal and Governance on 023 8083 2345 or email Recruitment Contact Details Email: recruitmentsouthampton.gov.uk Tel: 023 8083 4033 For More Information About SCC Please Visit Follow us on social media for regular updates on our featured jobs and latest news.