Senior Childcare Lawyer

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a North West London Council for an experienced Senior Childcare Lawyer to join their in-house legal team.

This is an excellent opportunity to manage a busy public childcare caseload while supporting the Council in safeguarding vulnerable children.

Role

Senior Childcare Lawyer

Location

North West London (Hybrid- 2 days per week in the office)

Rate

£50-60ph umbrella / £53.28ph PAYE inc. holiday / £47.54ph PAYE exc. holiday

Contract

Initial 3 months with possibility of extension

The Role

• Manage a complex caseload of public childcare matters, including care proceedings and related applications.
• Provide expert legal advice to Children's Services, social workers and senior stakeholders.
• Attend hearings and undertake your own advocacy where appropriate.
• Deliver high-quality legal services while working to court deadlines and statutory timescales.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with a current practising certificate.
• Significant experience handling public childcare law matters on behalf of a local authority.
• Confident managing complex cases independently and able to hit the ground running.
• Strong advocacy skills and a willingness to undertake your own advocacy.