Childcare Solicitor

This position has been identified as a Politically Restricted post under The Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended) and the Local Government (Politically Restricted Posts) (No.2) Regulations 1990 imposing political restrictions on the holders of certain posts.  

The posts are either specified in the Act or contained in a list which the County Council is required to prepare and maintain.  The list includes specified and sensitive positions.

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15 August 2022
Permanent
Full Time
County Hall, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7QP
Chief Executive's
£40,578 - £45,648 per annum

We have an opportunity in our Litigation Team and are looking for a solicitor/barrister to join our award-winning Legal Team. We’re a friendly team and can promise that the work will be challenging, varied and rewarding.

The role will require experience of children and family law and involve the case management of public law proceedings as well as matters in the pre-proceedings framework.

Previous experience within a local government context relevant to the role being applied for is desirable but not essential. You must however be able demonstrate that they have a keen interest in working in the public sector and a willingness to learn new areas of law and ways of working. 

For an informal discussion about each role please contact: geoffrey.russell@nottscc.gov.uk

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Tier 7b

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

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