Lawyer (Childcare)
Job details
Salary: GRADE 09 (£44,075 – £48,225),GRADE 10 (£49,281 – £52,413) plus Market Supplement – Between £3300 – £4000 approx.
Closing date: 25 February 2026
Job documents:
Location: Warrington Borough Council Offices, 1 Time Square, Warrington, WA1 2NT
Job reference: CEX-1-26
Vacancy type: Full time
About us
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and able lawyer to join the in-house legal team at Warrington Borough Council. Based within the Legal Services Safeguarding Team you will primarily work in the area of child safeguarding.
The role
You will be a key member of an experienced team and prepared to undertake your own advocacy in the Family Court.
What’s needed?
You will have excellent communication and team skills and the ability to interpret legislation in a common sense and practical manner, having due regard to the Council’s legal responsibilities.
We offer a hybrid working model and a supportive environment in a friendly and progressive team.
Benefits
As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:
26 days annual holiday – raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme
Key Dates & Further Information
For an informal discussion please contact Caroline Owen on 01925 442085. To apply, by 25 February 2026, please visit https://www.warrington.gov.uk/jobs/lawyer-childcare-plus-market-supplement-between-ps3300-ps4000-approx
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Sponsorship is not available for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment.
Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer
