Childcare Solicitor

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking experienced permanent Childcare Lawyers to join a Local Authority in West Midlands. The role focuses on childcare law, managing public law proceedings, and providing strategic legal advice. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong drafting skills and a collaborative approach. Benefits include extensive support, a competitive salary, and a flexible working scheme, fostering a strong work-life balance. Ideal for candidates with local government or public sector experience, but open to motivated learners.

Benefits

Excellent support

Good holiday package

Flexible working scheme

Professional development opportunities

Local Government pension

Qualifications

• Experience in local government and public sector law is beneficial.
• Strong ability to draft legal documents.
• Willingness to learn for less experienced candidates.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of public law matters.
• Prepare and review legal documentation.
• Provide legal advice to client departments.
• Represent the Council at hearings.

Skills

Experience in public law children's legal work

Strong drafting skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Customer-focused approach

Commitment to service improvement

Job description

Permanent Childcare Lawyer

Salary: £51,356 - £57,403

Hours: 37 hours a week (part time applicants considered)

Closing date: 30th January 2026

I am delighted to be partnering with a Local Authority in the Midlands to recruit 2 experienced permanent childcare lawyers to their in-house legal services team.

These roles focus entirely on childcare law. You will be progressing cases through public law proceedings in line with statutory timescales. You will manage a caseload of predominately public law matters, prepare and review legal documentation, liaise with social care teams and counsel, and on occasion represent the Council at hearings and other forums. Each lawyer in the team is supported by an experienced legal officer, who will work alongside you to help manage your workload effectively.

In addition, you will provide legal advice to client departments, contribute to strategic advice and policy development under supervision, and help colleagues and service areas understand the implications of new legislation and case law.

I am looking for candidates with experience in public law children's legal work, strong drafting skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, client departments, Members, and external partners. You should be customer-focused, with a commitment to service improvement and professional development.

I welcome applications from those with experience in local government, the public sector, or private practice, as well as from less experienced lawyers who are keen to learn.

Benefits

• A large, established team with slick processes.
• Excellent levels of support.
• An excellent holiday package.
• A flexible working scheme, supporting a greater work-life balance.
• Continued professional development.
• Local Government pension.

For an informal discussion, or to formally apply, please contact Kate Jasper in our Manchester office today!

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