Senior Lawyer - Childcare

Senior Lawyer - Childcare

Step into a dynamic role with Bury Council’s Legal Services team. Here, you’ll find a supportive environment that champions your professional development and empowers you to make a real impact. We value collaboration, skill-building, and creating a workplace where every member of our team thrives.

In this critical role, you will:

• Lead on high-stakes child protection cases and offer strategic guidance to social care teams.
• Enjoy the dedicated support of a skilled legal officer, allowing you to focus on high-priority cases and make meaningful impacts in the lives of vulnerable children.
• Collaborate with the Head of Social Care Legal to drive policy development, ensuring robust legal practices across the council.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: £49,498 - £50,512 per annum.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: with a generous 19.5% employer contribution.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible, hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous Leave: Enjoy a robust annual leave package.
• Professional Development: regular opportunities to develop

Your Background

• A qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive with a current practicing certificate.
• Experience managing a caseload of childcare matters

Join Bury Council and become part of a team where your professional growth is supported, and your expertise valued.