Senior Childcare Lawyer - Lead Complex Care & Team Growth

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in West Yorkshire is seeking a Principal Childcare Lawyer to handle complex care matters and lead a growing team. This role offers the chance to step into a Principal position with legal assistant support and excellent training opportunities. You will directly manage lawyers, provide advocacy in court, and work flexibly in a hybrid setting. Qualified solicitors, legal executives, or barristers with childcare law experience are encouraged to apply. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Legal assistant support

Fantastic training and development opportunities

Excellent local government pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexi time

Salary sacrifice scheme

Family friendly policies

Discounts on parking

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Barrister.
• Good understanding of childcare law required.

Responsibilities

• Directly line a small number of lawyers.
• Handle a caseload of childcare matters.
• Provide advocacy in court.
• Assist with complex care cases.
• Lead team improvements on policies and procedures.

Skills

Understanding of childcare law

Legal expertise as a Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Barrister

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Barrister

Job description

A local authority in West Yorkshire is seeking a Principal Childcare Lawyer to handle complex care matters and lead a growing team. This role offers the chance to step into a Principal position with legal assistant support and excellent training opportunities. You will directly manage lawyers, provide advocacy in court, and work flexibly in a hybrid setting. Qualified solicitors, legal executives, or barristers with childcare law experience are encouraged to apply. Competitive salary and benefits included.