Childcare Lawyer

Your new company:
Take part in a team of specialist childcare care lawyers within a well-established London local authority and help with matters relating to children's safeguarding.
Your new role:
As a Children's Safeguarding Lawyer, you will conduct a wide variety of legal work relevant to childcare matters, including handling your own caseload of 13 cases and potentially being involved in the advocacy procedures as well as collaborating with the team on general legal childcare matters. The initial duration of the assignment is 4-6 months, with a high likelihood of conversion to permanent upon completion.
What you'll need to succeed:

• Qualified as a lawyer
• Working experience in childcare matters mentioned above
• Able to hit the ground running with no supervision on childcare casework
• Previous experience of local authorities work (highly desirable)
• Knowledge of English law, local government law, equalities law, and data protection (desirable)

A DBS check, political restriction, and the right to work in the UK are needed for this role.
What you'll get in return:

• Rewarding line of work and contribution to public wellbeing
• Hourly pay rate £ Competitive (up to 50/hr with flexibility on this)
• Hybrid working (4 days from home, and flexible on this with possibility of remote working)
• Personal development opportunities

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