Lawyer (People) - Childcare

Cheshire East Council; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave

Hybrid/remote working

Salary sacrifice car scheme

White goods salary sacrifice

Career average pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Cheshire East Council’s Legal Services Team is recruiting Lawyers and Senior Lawyers to join the Childcare legal team. You will provide legal and procedural advice to support the Council and its services, including advocacy where needed.

The roles are varied and you will work within a close-knit, supportive team, with opportunities to develop your career in an inclusive Authority that values positive outcomes for client departments and communities.

Qualifications

• Admitted Solicitor with current practising certificate (or Barrister/Legal Executive equivalent).
• In-depth knowledge of childcare law relevant to the role.
• Ability to conduct childcare work under limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct childcare proceedings and/or pre-proceedings for the Council.
• Provide advocacy support when required.
• Deliver accurate legal advice to client departments.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor

Advocacy

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Solicitor qualification

Barrister/Legal Executive equivalent

Job description

A number of exciting opportunities have arisen within Cheshire East’s Legal Services Team for Lawyers & Senior Lawyers within our Childcare legal team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking Lawyers to join our Childcare legal team.

The roles provides legal and procedural advice and support to our client department, in the most effective and efficient way to meet the requirements of the Council as a whole and specific Services and Departments.

These roles provide support to the Principal Lawyers, including but not limited to, conducting Childcare proceedings, and/ or pre-proceedings on behalf of the Council, including advocacy. These roles are diverse and no two days are the same.

We are a close-knit supportive team, working hard towards positive outcomes for our client departments. Caseloads are monitored & supported, and there is a varied range & nature of work available. You will also be encouraged to build on your career goals, in a forward thinking, inclusive Authority.

ABOUT YOU

You will;

• Admitted Solicitor entitled to a current practising certificate (or the qualification of Barrister or Legal Executive), or an appropriate level of technical expertise and experience within the relevant field equivalent to the aforementioned formal qualifications
• In depth knowledge of specialist field of law commensurate with the role
• Have conduct of a range of legal work under minimum supervision.
• Be able to represent the Council, with a willingness to undertake advocacy, which will be supported by training to enhance your skills.
• Demonstrate a good knowledge of the law and have good oral and written communication skills as well as demonstrable skills in negotiation, drafting, and persuading.
• Demonstrate a proven track record and working to deadlines.
• A desire to develop your legal skills & to progress in your legal career.
• Ability to work confidently & effectively either alone or as part of a team.

WHAT WE GIVE IN RETURN

In return we are able to offer:

• Enhanced annual leave- Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
• Purchase of annual leave –Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible working pattern- Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme- Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’s no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme -Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension-Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme -Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme- Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership -Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:

• Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
• Off-Peak Racket Sports
• Athletics Tracks
• Sauna/Steam/Spa

Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!

Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range & rewarding career opportunities.

We are working for a brighter future – together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well‑led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.

If you want to be part of our award‑winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.

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