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Locum Childcare Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector
Newmarket · posted 19 August 2026
Salary
£55 – £60 an hour
Job type
full time
Location
Newmarket, Suffolk
Category
Social Care

Job Description

Locum Childcare Lawyer



Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

Full-time


Remote


3-6 months+


£55-60 umbrella


We are currently recruiting for a Childcare Lawyer to join a well-regarded local authority on a 3-6 month basis with likelihood of extension!

The successful Childcare Lawyer will manage a varied caseload of public law children matters, including care proceedings and pre-proceedings work.

Key Responsibilities


  • Managing a full caseload of childcare matters


Providing legal advice on all aspects of public law children's work


Drafting legal documentation, including statements and threshold documents


Candidate Requirements



  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive.


Demonstrable Childcare experience.


Previous experience in Local Authority or the wider public sector is desirable.


Available to start at short notice is advantageous.



Contract Details



  • 3 - 6 months+


Competitive rates


Remote


Full-time



The ideal candidate will be available to join the authority offering fulltime hours on a remote basis. Some adhoc attendance in the office for team away days would be welcomed although not essential.


Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Keah Parke in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.


Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. xwzovoh Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

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