Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of a London Borough Council who are seeking a Childcare Lawyer to join their team on a locum basis.
Please find below further details regarding the role and the requirements for the position.

ROLE:Childcare Lawyer
LOCATION: North West London
RATE: £45.00 to £55.00 per hour
CONTRACT: 36 hours per week, 3 months ongoing contract

Please note that this role would require office attendance 1 day per week.

The Childcare Lawyer Role

• To manage and progress a full caseload of Childcare Law matters through to completion


• Cases will be related to children's social care, public law care proceedings, child protection, adoption and fostering and public law duties in relation to children in need and looked after children


• Lawyers are required to assist with education matters, including advice on special educational needs

The Person

• A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with a minimum of 12 months PQE within Childcare Law


• Experience in dealing with public childcare matters on behalf of a public sector organisation would be essential


• Comfortable in undertaking care proceedings when required to do so

The Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• Weekly payroll options

If this Childcare Lawyer sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk.
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.