Job Description
Senior Childcare Lawyer
Step into a dynamic role with Bury Council’s Legal Services team. Here, you’ll find a supportive environment that champions your professional development and empowers you to make a real impact. We value collaboration, skill-building, and creating a workplace where every member of our team thrives.
In this critical role, you will:
* Lead on high-stakes child protection cases and offer strategic guidance to social care teams.
* Enjoy the dedicated support of a skilled legal officer, allowing you to focus on high-priority cases and make meaningful impacts in the lives of vulnerable children.
* Collaborate with the Head of Social Care Legal to drive policy development, ensuring robust legal practices across the council.
What We Offer
* Competitive Salary: £49,498 - £50,512 per annum.
* Local Government Pension Scheme: with a generous 19.5% employer contribution.
* Work-Life Balance: Flexible, hybrid working arrangements.
* Generous Leave: Enjoy a robust annual leave package.
* Professional Development: regular opportunities to develop
Your Background
* A qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive with a current practicing certificate.
* Experience managing a caseload of childcare matters
Join Bury Council and become part of a team where your professional growth is supported, and your expertise valued.