Childcare Lawyer Solicitor

North Yorkshire Council

Contract, Full Time
Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Posted 4 months ago

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location :County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AE, North Yorkshire Council

Hours Per Week :37.00

Start Date :Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:30

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £39.59

NYC are looking for an interim childcare lawyer solicitor 

This role requires a practising certificate, please do not submit unqualified candidates. 

Key responsibilities include:

Providing expert advice and representation in care proceedings and family law matters

Managing legal queries from the Children and Young People Services Directorate

Conducting research to address more complex legal issues affecting operational matters

Collaborating with the legal team to ensure compliance with Law Society Professional Standards and Lexcel accreditation

What We’re Looking For – ESSENTIAL 

A practising certificate 

Experience in children’s law, including care proceedings and family law matters

Strong research and legal analysis skills

The ability to provide clear legal advice on complex issues

Role will be hybrid, with Mondays based in County Hall in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. The other 4 days can be worked from home. 

The candidate will typically oversee the Harrogate area, so candidates in North Yorkshire and surrounding areas are preferred

Job Features

Job CategoryChildrens Services, Legal (Specialist), Social Care - Qualified

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