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Commercial Services Group · Kings Hill, England, United Kingdom
Location:
Kent / Hybrid (predominantly remote)
Salary:
Up to £50k per annum (dependent on experience) plus a welcome payment of £5,000
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time, 37 hours per week
We are looking for a Solicitor to join Invicta Law’s Child Protection Team, undertaking meaningful public law work that directly impacts the lives of children and families.
This role offers the opportunity to manage a varied public childcare caseload within a supportive, experienced and collaborative team, with advocacy responsibilities tailored to your experience and confidence. You’ll work closely with social workers and partner agencies, helping local authorities make lawful, timely and child focused decisions.
About Invicta Law
Invicta Law is a specialist public sector legal practice, part of Commercial Services Group (CSG) – the UK’s largest local authority owned trading company.
We are known for delivering clear, practical legal advice in complex and sensitive areas including child protection, asylum, community care and employment law. Acting for one of the UK’s largest local authorities, our lawyers are trusted with high profile proceedings where quality, judgement and integrity matter.
What you’ll be doing
Managing a caseload of public childcare law matters, including care proceedings and related applications
Undertaking case preparation and advocacy commensurate with experience, or working alongside Counsel
Advising social workers and other professionals on all aspects of child protection law
Building effective working relationships with clients, courts and partner agencies
Undertaking legal research and contributing to shared learning within the team
Attending internal and external meetings as a representative of Invicta Law
Supporting and mentoring junior and non admitted colleagues
Working in line with quality assurance, supervision and compliance requirements
What we’re looking for
A qualified Solicitor or Lawyer with a current practising certificate
Experience of child protection / public law children work or strong transferable experience
Applicants from private practice or other legal backgrounds are welcome
Sound legal drafting, research and case management skills
Confidence working under pressure with appropriate supervision
Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team focused approach
Commitment to learning, development and high professional standards
What you’ll get in return
Salary of up to £50k per annum (dependent on experience) plus a welcome payment of £5,000!
25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays and a discretionary Christmas closure day (increasing to 27 days after 4 years’ service)
Birthday leave
Remote working options
Group pension scheme
Life assurance cover (4x salary)
Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
Training and development opportunities, tailored to the role and career stage
Cycle to work scheme
National and local retail and gym discount schemes
Why CSG?
Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue and supporting 16,000 education and public sector customers worldwide. With more than 1,800 employees across the UK, France, Dubai and Bangkok, we are working towards becoming the global leader in education and public sector solutions.
We are expanding rapidly, with annual growth of around 25 percent, supported by a blend of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our 33 trading businesses deliver a wide range of services including education management, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and supplies.
CSG is wholly owned by local authorities, and a significant proportion of our profits is reinvested into frontline public services. Over £77 million has already been returned, reflecting our commitment to combining commercial performance with meaningful social impact.
Inclusion & Accessibility
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any.
Details
| Company | Commercial Services Group |
| Location | Kings Hill, England, United Kingdom |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | finance |