Senior Legal Officer Qualified Childcare Solicitor/Lawyer

Connected Local Government; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Doncaster is looking for a Senior Legal Officer to advise and represent its Children, Young People and Families directorate. The ideal candidate must be a qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Barrister, with experience in children/family law, advocacy, drafting, and negotiation skills. The role offers a supportive team environment and various employee benefits, including a generous pension scheme and well-being support. Applications are due by 9th March 2026, with interviews anticipated on 16th March 2026.

Benefits

Generous local government pension scheme

Competitive leave entitlement

Well-being support

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in children/family law including current advocacy and managing a caseload.
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent Doncaster’s Children, Young People and Families in legal matters.

Skills

Legal advocacy

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Barrister

Job description

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centreof everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of a Senior Legal Officer advising and representing Doncaster’s Children, Young People and Families directorate in a varied range of children and young people legal matters.

The successful applicant will have experience in the relevant area of law and will be qualified as a Solicitor, Legal Executive with litigation rights or Barrister and will have previous children/family law experience including current advocacy, drafting and negotiation skills alongside an established background of managing a caseload of care and pre proceedings public law outline cases. The successful applicant will have good communication skills and be able to manage their time effectively and efficiently.

The childcare legal team is a well-established, supportive, dedicated and friendly team. Regular supervision is offered and opportunities for further learning and development are available and encouraged.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.

Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 9th March 2026 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held on 16th March 2026.

For further information, please contact Katie McAllister on [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

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