Childcare Solicitor Jobs

Portsmouth City Council

Location:
United Kingdom, Portsmouth

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

42838.00 - 56759.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

The role is within the Legal Service based in the Civic Offices however flexible working will be considered and remote working is currently in place. You can expect considerable autonomy as you take on your own caseload and work as part of an in-house team.

Job Responsibility:

Take on your own caseload and work as part of an in-house team
Advise on all aspects of childcare
Conduct negotiations, execute agreements and documents and co-ordinate court proceedings
May also be asked to enhance your skills base to include other litigation as determined by the Head of Litigation

Requirements:

Qualified solicitor or barrister
Detailed knowledge and experience of Childcare law
Ability and interest in advocacy, being able to deal with case management hearings, directions and issue resolution hearings
Able provide urgent advice to Children Social Care and assist in determining plans for children within the city
Able to work as part of a team to ensure a smooth delivery of the service and be flexible in being able to adapt to the changing needs of the team
Organised and have attention to detail
Have excellent communication and influencing skills
Able to carry out supervisory duties (according to your own seniority and as delegated by the Deputy City Solicitor)
Ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Expiration:
January 04, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Childcare Solicitor

Portsmouth City Council

Location:United Kingdom, Portsmouth

Category:Legal

Contract Type:Not provided