# Childcare Solicitor \(Legal\)

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council](/buyers/sandwell-metropolitan-borough-council/contract-awards)
- Published: 14 August 2018
- Planned start: 20 August 2018
- Planned end: 19 November 2018
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 763e3892-fdbf-4cd7-a29d-47dfd2afcbf9-234804
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1848c754-3752-4be3-83c0-43888e249e2c

## Description

Childcare Solicitor \(Legal\) Hours: 37 hours Start date: ASAP End date: 12 weeks from start date Rate of Pay: £40\.00Ltd \(per hour\) Contract type: Agency Job Description and Person Specification attached\. 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 a locum solicitor 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\. Please attach the following: • Curriculum Vitae • 2 up to date references • Safeguarding Form • Terms and Conditions For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the \`Guidance for Suppliers\` section of the website\. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal\. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810\. Closing date: Wednesday 15th August at 12:00 Noon Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Related contract awards

- [Transformation Managed Service Provider - AWARD](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-70979b33-b389-4e56-a5cf-fb421ebc3674): Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- [Refurbishment of Existing KS2 toilets and New Resource Room, Temple Meadow School, - AWARD](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-58e0038e-ec39-41e4-bb76-f9c0e757034f): Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- [Media Workshop - AWARD](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-799a0b55-a042-4e77-9fcc-a33d7ade82af): Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763e3892-fdbf-4cd7-a29d-47dfd2afcbf9-234804)