Lawyer / Senior Lawyer (Childcare)

Pathfinder Legal Services Ltd; Centre Hastings; Hybrid; CAD 82,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in Ontario is seeking a dedicated lawyer to join their Childcare team. Responsibilities include handling child protection cases and providing legal advice during Court proceedings. The role emphasizes teamwork, career progression, and flexible working arrangements, with a minimum of 25 days annual leave. Ideal candidates should have a law degree and relevant experience in Family Law. Competitive salary and benefits await the successful applicant.

Benefits

Local Government Pensions Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle To Work scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Family Law and Child Protection.
• Required to have a Law Degree and be a qualified lawyer.
• Experience with Court Representation and Adoption Proceedings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle all types of child protection work.
• Provide legal advice regarding Deprivation of Liberties.
• Participate in Care Proceedings representation in Court.

Skills

Family Law

Child Protection

Court Representation

Adoption Proceedings

Education

Law Degree

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

Overview

Location – Working on a hybrid-remote basis from our Huntingdon office.

Contract Type – Permanent – Full Time (37 hours)

Salary for Lawyer position – £44,290.00 – £50,240.00 DOE

Salary for Senior Lawyer position (requires 10 years pqe) – £50,790.00 – £58,168.75

Date 26 September 2025 | Category Latest Vacancies

Who are we?

We are a large team, made up of around 50 lawyers and paralegals of all types and length of qualification. We have team members who have been with us for over 25 years and newly qualified lawyers who have just joined us. We are passionate and dedicated, always ready to help each other out and discuss cases to find a solution. We love working together and developing each other’s knowledge and abilities. We are committed to staff development, training and career progression opportunities. Our supportive team is our strength and we’re ready to welcome you into it.

What do we do?

The Childcare team deals with all types of child protection work for its shareholder local authorities and other clients, including:

• Care Proceedings, including representation in Court
• Pre-proceedings (PLO) work
• Advice in relation to Deprivation of Liberties
• Advice in relation to contact
• Adoption proceedings
• Advice on Local Authorities’ duties and responsibilities
• Advice to Local Authorities in relation to private law proceedings
• Advice in relation to children becoming looked after, ceasing to become looked after and any issues arising

The Childcare team also advise clients on process and improvements that can be made and provide duty advice to the client on a rota basis. Members of the team sit on Local Family Justice Boards, advise Safeguarding Children Local Partnerships, Adoption and Fostering Panels and Agency Decision Makers. We also provide training for clients and for the team.

The work is exciting, varied and interesting. Recently, the team has been involved in a number of reported cases and has represented the Local Authority on cases which have been considered by the Court of Appeal. No two days are ever the same!

Pathfinder Legal Benefits

• Local Government Pensions Scheme – considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates.
• Flexible working arrangements – we offer flexible hours and hybrid working which allows for remote working but we also require regular office attendance with the aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio.
• Family Friendly policies including excellent Maternity, Paternity and Adoption entitlements.
• An exceptional Employee Assistance Program which helps supports employees with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues.
• Cycle To Work scheme.
• A generous minimum annual leave entitlement of 25 days, rising on 5 and 10 years service, plus public holidays. With the option to purchase more annual leave.

How to apply

To apply for this position please send your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the Person Specification to [e-mail]. When applying, please quote reference ‘CHI-100’.

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