# Childcare Solicitor x 1

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council](/buyers/sandwell-metropolitan-borough-council/contract-awards)
- Published: 29 March 2019
- Planned start: 8 April 2019
- Planned end: 1 July 2019
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: ac563fab-0057-4803-85f1-d56e092fd3d3-279345
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c169ecbb-a019-4802-ba6d-ba4a3a7017d2

## Description

Childcare Solicitor X1 Job title: Childcare Solicitor Hours: 37 hours Start date: asap End date: 3 April 2019 \(possibility of an extension for thereafter for 3 Months\) 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 3DB Job Description and Person Specification attached\. Brief description: 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 • Copy of your Terms and Conditions The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this opportunity, please visit 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 related documents\. 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: Tuesday 2nd April 2019 at 17:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac563fab-0057-4803-85f1-d56e092fd3d3-279345)