Senior Childcare Lawyer

Senior Childcare Lawyer with Management

Salary: £49,500 - £56,750 per annum (+ additional £1,400 per year whilst managing)

Location: South East

Working: Hybrid

About the Senior Childcare Lawyer Role:

Sellick Partnership are proud to be working with an exceptional shared legal services team in the heart of the South East. We are looking for a Senior Childcare Lawyer to join a large alternative business structure operating on behalf of public Sector Clients which includes local government and children's trusts. The role is to specifically work as part of a team in the provision of childcare on behalf of public sector clients in the East Midlands and South East whilst stepping up into a line management role supervising and mentoring members of the team.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Childcare Lawyer role:

• To be a lead within the team taking responsibility for the more complex and difficult childcare cases
• Providing guidance and support to other members of the team whilst directly line managing 2-3 members of the team
• To contribute to the management of the team, deputising for the Principal Solicitor/Head of Service as and when required, attending management meetings
• To supervise and mentor other members of the team in a line management capacity

The role will be a hybrid working arrangement and you will have the opportunity to work from 1 of their 3 offices in central Northampton one day per week.

Benefits of the Senior Childcare Lawyer role:

• 1to1 Paralegal Support
• Local Government Pensions Scheme - considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates
• Flexible working arrangements - offer flexible hours and hybrid working which allows for remote working but also require regular office attendance with the aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio
• Financial support with ongoing CPD training within or outside the organisation of up to £2, 500 following probationary period, for example higher rights course
• Family Friendly policies including excellent Maternity, Paternity and Adoption entitlements
• A generous minimum annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus public holidays. With the option to purchase more annual leave

We would be extremely interested in hearing from candidates with a private practice or public sector background.

How to apply for the Senior Childcare Lawyer role:

To apply, please submit your CV and/or cover letter via this page or alternatively, contact Lewis Dainty in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.

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