BCP Council
Solicitor/Lawyer - Children's Social Care
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Starting Salary
Starting salary for this role is £44,075 (pro rata for part-time colleagues) (plus a local market supplement of £8,223 at the start of the band)
This role sits within a well defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. Without exception all new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation. Be part of a forward thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly #BeTheDifference at BCP.
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About the Role
We are seeking to recruit Solicitors/Lawyers to undertake varied, high-quality legal work with supportive colleagues who are committed to public service and excellent client care. The ideal candidate will be able to manage their own case load with appropriate supervision and contribute to the effective delivery of Legal Services.
We are looking to recruit Solicitors across the following work areas:
Children's Social Care
Role Purpose
To provide high‑quality, timely and accurate legal advice and support to officers, members and clients, ensuring that Legal Services contributes effectively to the delivery of organisational priorities.
Main Responsibilities
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- Manage a varied caseload of matters relevant to the post-holder’s area of law.
- Provide clear and accurate legal advice to officers and clients on routine to complex matters.
- Support senior colleagues on more complex or high‑risk cases as required.
- Manage a busy caseload
- Represent the Council in legal proceedings commensurate with the role’s level of responsibility.
- Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant legislation, case law and best practice
- Contribute to training sessions and updates for officers and clients where appropriate.
Personal Qualities & Attributes
- Ability to provide practical and solution‑focused advice.
- Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
- Confidence in working independently while recognising when to seek support.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy local government environment to meet deadlines as required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Specific Qualifications And Experience
- Qualified solicitor or barrister or Chartered Legal Executive.
- Post qualification experience in relevant area of law.
- Understanding of local government or public sector work (desirable).
- Ability to negotiate and influence in day‑to‑day legal matters.
Job Requirements
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Must be able to travel, using public or other forms of transport where viable, or by holding a valid UK driving licence with access to own or pool car.
Contact Information
For an informal discussion please contact helen.youings@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or Johanne.Mcnamara@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Additional Information
Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
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