About the Childcare Lawyer position:
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The London Borough of Lewisham is a fantastic place to work with a dynamic and friendly Legal Team.
Sellick Partnership are excited to be exclusively recruiting for a permanent Childcare Lawyer to join the supportive and sociable Legal Team at the London Borough of Lewisham. Our client is seeking a qualified lawyer who has experience in Childcare Law, preferably from a local authority setting but they are open to applicants from private practice who want to transfer their skills. The role can be worked on a hybrid working basis, and the desired candidate will be expected to attend the office in Catford twice a week.
The main duties of the successful Childcare Lawyer will include:
The Childcare Lawyer joining this team will enjoy the following benefits:
Salary £52,269 - £57,495 per annum (PO4-PO5) + Market Forces Supplement £5,178 per annum
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
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Interested in applying for the Childcare Lawyer role?
This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Childcare Lawyer to join a Legal Team with a great reputation. Our client is looking for candidates who are very experienced, ideally with a local government background, the successful candidate must be a qualified lawyer with at least 3 years PQE (Barrister, Solicitor or CILEx), and must hold a current practising certificate.
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To apply, please click this link: https://www.sellickpartnership.co.uk/job/permanent-childcare-lawyer-11713/
Please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position, or contact Elleyn Hewitt - elleyn.hewitt@sellickpartnership.co.uk or Rayhaneh Tehrani - rayhaneh.tehrani@sellickpartnership.co.uk for an informal discussion about the role.
Diversity
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