Location – Working on a hybrid-remote basis from our Huntingdon office.

Contract Type – Permanent – Full Time (37 hours)

Salary for Senior Lawyer position (requires 10 years pqe) – £50,790.00 – £58,168.75

We are passionate and dedicated, always ready to help each other out and discuss cases to find a solution. We are committed to staff development, training and career progression opportunities. The Childcare team deals with all types of child protection work for its shareholder local authorities and other clients, including:

Adoption proceedings

Advice on Local Authorities’ duties and responsibilities

Advice to Local Authorities in relation to private law proceedings

Advice in relation to children becoming looked after, ceasing to become looked after and any issues arising The Childcare team also advise clients on process and improvements that can be made and provide duty advice to the client on a rota basis. Members of the team sit on Local Family Justice Boards, advise Safeguarding Children Local Partnerships,



Adoption and Fostering Panels and Agency Decision Makers. We also provide training for clients and for the team.

Recently, the team has been involved in a number of reported cases and has represented the Local Authority on cases which have been considered by the Court of Appeal.

Local Government Pensions

Scheme – considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates.

Versatile working arrangements – we offer flexible hours and hybrid working which allows for remote working but we also require regular office attendance with the aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio.

Family Friendly policies including excellent Maternity, Paternity and Adoption entitlements.

An exceptional Employee Assistance Program which helps supports employees with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues.

A generous minimum annual leave entitlement of 25 days, rising on 5 and 10 years service, plus public holidays.

📌 Lawyer / Senior Lawyer (Childcare) (Hastings)
🏢 Pathfinder Legal Services
📍 Hastings