Job Summary: The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation that puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. This Senior Legal Officer role will advise and represent Doncaster's Children, Young People and Families Directorate in a varied range of children and young people legal matters.
We are looking for an experienced professional qualified as a Solicitor, Legal Executive with litigation rights, or Barrister, with relevant children/family law experience. The successful candidate will have current advocacy, drafting, and negotiation skills, an established background managing a caseload of care and pre proceedings public law outline cases, strong communication skills and the ability to manage time efficiently.
The childcare legal team is well established, supportive, dedicated and friendly. Regular supervision and opportunities for further learning and development are offered and encouraged.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will 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, and staff discount 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 734647 or by email .
To apply please click the Apply Now link below.
Company: City of Doncaster Council
Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Grade 10, £47,154 - £51,235
Expires: 08/03/2026