Childcare Advocate

Venn Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Venn Group seeks a locum Childcare Advocate for an initial 3-month role with significant chances of extension in London. Responsibilities include high-quality legal representation in public childcare cases, preparing hearings, and advising clients and legal colleagues. Candidates must be qualified solicitors or barristers with substantial experience in childcare law and excellent advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in public childcare law and advocacy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advocacy and representation in childcare proceedings.
• Prepare and manage complex hearings.
• Draft legal documents and advise clients.

Skills

Legal research

Negotiation

Communication

IT skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Locum Childcare Advocate – London Borough– Court attendance – Full Time

Venn Group is working with a well-regarded and collaborative local authority in London in their search for aChildcare Advocateon a locum basis for an initial 3-month role with a strong likelihood of extension.

Details:

Job Title:Childcare Advocate
Hourly Rate:Up to £60 per hour umbrella with some subsidised travel
Length of Contract:3 months initially with high possibility for extension
Working Pattern:Full-time – Court attendance in person and team meetings in person almost daily

Duties/Responsibilities:
Working closely with the Group Manager and team lawyers to provide high-quality legal advocacy and representation in childcare proceedings.

This will include, but is not limited to:

• Acting as an advocate on behalf of the Borough in public childcare cases at all court levels, including High Court
• Preparing and managing complex hearings, often at short notice
• Drafting legal documents including case summaries, skeleton arguments, and position statements
• Advising clients and team lawyers on evidence quality, case strength, and legal options
• Managing own diary, working autonomously while liaising closely with legal colleagues
• Keeping clients updated on case progress and outcomes
• Participating in training and development activities to support the team and client services
• Ensuring compliance with professional standards (e.g. Lexcel) and CPD requirements

Preferred Experience:

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a valid practising certificate in England and Wales
• Recent and significant experience in public childcare law, with substantial advocacy background
• Expert knowledge of family law, court rules, and public childcare legislation
• Excellent oral and written communication, legal research, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage caseload and perform under pressure
• Confident using IT systems such as MS Word, Outlook, and electronic document/case management systems
• Willingness and ability to attend court across the region

If you are interested in thisChildcare Advocaterole in the Londonarea, please contact the London office on 07441 916 456, or email your CV to [e-mail] and a member of our team will get back to you.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agencyand welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

Locum Childcare Advocate – London Borough – Court attendance – Full Time