Blackpool Council
Solicitor (Childcare Law)
Solicitor (Childcare Law) at Blackpool Council, based in Blackpool, Lancashire. This is a contract role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · Hybrid
- Location
- Blackpool, Lancashire
- Closing date
- Sector
- Solicitor
Reference 02952220-1
About the role
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 per week - hybrid working
Salary: NJC Grade H3 SCP 36 - 40 £48,738 - £53,051
Closing Date: 15th November 2026 at 23:59 pm
This advert is open to both internal and external applicants however, internal applicants will be considered for this role prior to external candidates.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Solicitor to our Childcare legal team, working within an innovative Local Authority.
The successful candidate will undertake a personal caseload in respect of all areas of childcare law, (including complex work relating to the provision of legal advice, drafting of complex documentation of the same and advocacy), to include advising clients verbally and in writing on legal issues in relation to childcare law.
Knowledge / experience of working within a Local Authority would be of assistance but is not essential, however knowledge and experience of both public and private child care law and working as part of a team to meet the needs of the service are essential.
For more information please contact Claire Morgan, Child Care Legal Team Manager by email.
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Reference: 02952220-1 · Posted 15 hours ago · Closes 24 Nov 2026 · Listed via Blackpool Council
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