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Principal Solicitor

Job Introduction

Principal Solicitor (Child Care) 35 hours per week £55,640-59,035 currently plus a Market Forces supplement of £7K

We’re in search of someone to join our a high performing, welcoming and supportive team as a principal lawyer.

We are a busy, friendly & well supported legal team that has worked closely with our client department, and other stakeholders to provide great outcomes for children. We have a clear focus on robust case management both in pre-proceedings and in the local Family Court where we routinely undertake our own advocacy. We work hard to ensure our people are well supported and able to excel in their roles and positively manage the demands of the job.

We are looking for someone to manage the child care team alongside our other Principal Lawyer. Together the two principal lawyers support the Assistant Director for Legal and Governance in supporting the Council with governance matters relating to Child Care matters and more generally. Experience of Childcare law is essential and previous management experience would be ideal. You will still hold some cases and some advocacy will be involved in the role. You should be willing to attend Courts in person across the County where necessary.

You will be joining a great team and assisted by experienced support staff to ensure you’re able to do your job to the best of your abilities. These key features allow both professional development and a positive work life balance with a hybrid working pattern involving 1 day in the office with full wrap around technological support.

We also offer a generous benefits package, which includes a flexi-time scheme, options for flexible working, career average pension, as well as an edge-of-city location, very close to the M5.

If you wish to discuss the position in more detail then please contact Bridget Beresford Principal Solicitor on 01905 643827

Closing Date: 20th April 2026

Proposed interview: 30th April 2026

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