Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c45-c631-7181-b03d-3711ae3722b0/childcare-solicitor-x-2 closed GB open procedure # Childcare Solicitor x 2 [Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sandwell-metropolitan-borough-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 27 Mar 2019 Deadline Closed 29 Mar 2019 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender ### Childcare Solicitor x 2 Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council are seeking to appoint an experienced Childcare Solicitor This is an opportunity to work for a local authority with a large established legal team who are very forward thinking. Due to increase workloads an opportunity has arisen for locum solicitor's to come in and hit the ground running in this very busy but supportive team. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with at least 3 years PQE (or equivalent) with at least 2 years' experience specialising in and handling Public law child care matters preferably from a local authority prospective. The successful candidate must be confident and experienced in order to be able to hit the ground running and have the ability to carry a varied case load covering all aspects of Public Law childcare matters. You must be a confident advocate as there will be an expectation for you to cover various types of hearings to include those of a contested nature. The candidate will need to be proactive, work well under pressure, self-reliant as well as work as part of a wider team. The successful candidate would gain great exposure to a varied caseload and would enjoy a high level of responsibility with a great deal of client contact. We are looking for experienced candidates with a broad spectrum who have experience in advocacy. If candidates are less experienced then we would expect for them to be able to deal with court hearings. If they cannot go to court, we would expect for them to deal with case work at paralegal level. Essential requirements: ### Qualified Solicitor/ Barrister of at least 5 years Experience in Public Law Childcare Law within a local authority Advocacy experience including contested matters ### General knowledge of local government law Experience of providing advice to internal and external clients ### Ability to undertake workload with minimal supervision Candidates need to be available to start immediately (e.g. do not need to give more than 2 weeks' notice in current roles) ### Hours: 37 hours ### Start date: ASAP ### End date: 3 months from start date Rate of Pay: Please let me know what rate the candidate is looking for ### Contract type: Agency Location: Oldbury Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE Job Description, Personal Specification and Safeguarding Form attached. Please provide up x 2 up to date references, Curriculum Viti, copy of Terms and Conditions and signed Safeguarding Form The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit [in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc) to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the opportunity or other related documents. To submit, you will be required to 'Opt In'. Fo... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Legal services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/bf0e94bf-9920-4e06-887e-600f82d91653) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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