Vacancy Details

Description

Senior Lawyer (Childcare)

Grade 12 £48,710 - £51,802 Per annum

Internal only 

We’re looking for an experienced lawyer to manage our childcare section within Legal Services.  You’ll need excellent communication skills and be experienced in managing staff.

This challenging role requires an individual able to manage a team of lawyers and officers, as well as their own complex childcare caseload.  You will lead and mentor the team, and must be able to provide robust advice to ensure that the Council meets all relevant legal requirements. You will have excellent drafting, communication and analytical skills and the ability to work independently. You will need experience of childcare cases including advocacy in the Courts.

A pro-active, flexible and strategic approach to work is vital.  In return we can offer you an opportunity to work in a fast paced, friendly, working environment and you will be part of a service which encourages development.   You will be able to work in an agile way and be supported to develop your practice.  

At Wrexham Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional development. When you join our workforce, you can look forward to:

·       Up to 32 days annual leave per annum.
·       flexible and hybrid working options and could also gain ‘flexi-days’, building up time to take off by working when there are peaks in the service.
·       Local Government Pension Scheme.
·       Reward and Benefit Scheme.
·       Training and Development Opportunities.
·       Employee Assistance Program and Well-being initiatives.
·       Cycle to Work Scheme.
·       Reduced rate Leisure membership.
·       Detailed induction programme
For any questions, please get in touch with Natalie Roberts Natalie.roberts@wrexham.gov.uk
The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.
The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.