Child Protection Solicitor — Drive Change for Children

Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent local government pension

25–34 days holiday

Flexible working options

Family-friendly policies

Training and development

Health and wellbeing support

Armed Forces Covenant

Retail discounts and benefits

Discounted memberships

Sustainable travel benefits

Death in service benefit

Volunteer days

Job summary

Southampton City Council is seeking a solicitor/barrister/CiLEX to join the Child Protection team. You will handle high-profile care proceedings and related matters in Portsmouth and Southampton courts, providing expert advocacy and advisory support within a multi-skilled team.

The role offers a salary band of £54,143–£60,807 with annual progression, plus a comprehensive benefits package and flexible working options. Applicants should have substantial experience in child protection law.

Qualifications

• Experience in child protection and high-profile cases.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation and advisory skills are required.
• Competence with IT and case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Represent Southampton City Council at court hearings in Portsmouth and Southampton.
• Handle care proceedings, pre-proceedings, adoption and deprivation of liberty matters.
• Support the council's aim to be a child-friendly city and safeguard children.

Skills

Advocacy

Negotiation

Advisory skills

IT skills

Case management systems

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister or CiLEX

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Southampton City Council is seeking a solicitor/barrister/CiLEX to join the Child Protection team. You will handle high-profile care proceedings and related matters in Portsmouth and Southampton courts, providing expert advocacy and advisory support within a multi-skilled team.

The role offers a salary band of £54,143–£60,807 with annual progression, plus a comprehensive benefits package and flexible working options. Applicants should have substantial experience in child protection law.