Work base: Coed Pella
Join our dynamic and supportive legal team at Conwy County Borough Council.
We’re looking for a Solicitor to join our Childcare Team within Conwy County Borough Council’s Law and Governance service. This is a key role providing high quality Public family law advice and offering support across the organisation. You will provide advice, attend meetings and draft appropriate legal documentation in relation to childcare matters, including high risk and complex cases, attending court as necessary to represent the Council and instructing Counsel as required in complex matters. You’ll play an important part in ensuring we deliver a responsive, trusted and professional legal service.
Why Join Us?
- Work in a modern, purpose-built office in Colwyn Bay with flexible hybrid arrangements.
- Be part of a well-established legal team of 19 professionals across three specialist sub-teams.
- Access to excellent training, development, and career progression opportunities.
- Contribute to high-profile, meaningful legal work that directly impacts the local community.
- Enjoy a strong work-life balance and a supportive culture.
Benefits
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Staff rewards and wellbeing initiatives
- Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
This role offers flexible working options for a work life balance. This can include adjusting your working day and hybrid working, ie a balance of office and home working.
Manager details for informal discussion:
Ceri Williams, Legal Services Manager
( [email protected] / 01492 576111 )
Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other. We’re passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.
Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.
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We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services.
We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an ‘E’ on the Person Specification).
We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage. Need some support with your application? We've got tips, guidance and support services to help you through it.
Mae’r ffurflen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd.
