Senior Legal Officer; Qualified Childcare Solicitor​/Lawyer; CDC

Overview

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of 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.

Provide legal advice and representation in children and young people matters, with experience in the relevant area of law. The role requires qualification as a Solicitor, Legal Executive with litigation rights or Barrister and experience in children/family law, including 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 with regular supervision and opportunities for further learning and development.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will have the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will have access to a wide range of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, wellbeing support and development opportunities, and staff discounts 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 Mc Allister on (01302) 734647 or by email at katie
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To apply please click the Apply Now link below.