Childcare Advocate

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in London is seeking a Locum Childcare Advocate for a full-time contract involving court attendance and complex legal representation. The role demands a qualified legal professional, ideally with substantial public childcare experience. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and a strong chance for contract extension based on performance.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with valid practising certificate in England and Wales.
• Significant experience in public childcare law and advocacy.
• Expert knowledge of family law and childcare legislation.

Responsibilities

• Acting as an advocate in public childcare cases at all court levels.
• Preparing and managing complex hearings, often at short notice.
• Drafting legal documents, advising clients, and managing own diary.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Legal research

Negotiation

IT systems proficiency

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Electronic document management systems

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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 a Childcare Advocate on 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 this Childcare Advocate role in the London area, please contact the London office on 07441 916 456, or apply for the role on LinkedIn and I will give you a call!

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and 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