Childcare Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is recruiting a Childcare Lawyer to join a London local authority on a 3-month rolling locum contract with hybrid working. The role involves handling a caseload of care matters, DOLs, and attending planning meetings, with flexibility for senior level support and potential team management involvement.

The successful candidate will ideally have local authority childcare experience, though applicants from private practice or other public sector backgrounds will be considered.

Qualifications

• Experienced childcare lawyer with local authority exposure preferred.
• Able to manage a caseload of care matters and attend meetings.
• Hybrid working in London with 2–3 days in the office.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of around 10 care cases, DOLs, and attend planning meetings.
• Provide advice and advocacy in childcare matters as part of a busy team.
• Assist with potential team management or senior-level guidance as needed.

Skills

Childcare Law

Local Authority Experience

Public Sector Experience

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Childcare Lawyer
Locum 3-month rolling contract
London Council - Hybrid working
£50 - £55 per hour Umbrella

Our London Local authority client is seeking an experienced Childcare Lawyer to join their team on a locum basis. They are looking for a Childcare Lawyer, ideally with local authority experience to join their friendly but busy team dealing with a variety of childcare matters. They are happy to consider Childcare Lawyers who at looking to work at senior level and assist with the management of the team or to simply carry a caseload.

This is an initial 3-month contract with the view to extend on a rolling basis, the successful childcare lawyer would be expected to attend the office 2-3 days per week. The Childcare Lawyer will hold a caseload of around 10 care cases, DOL's and attend legal planning meetings.

Some prior relevant local authority experience in child protection is desirable for this role, but any legal background is welcome, i. private practice or public sector. This is a great opportunity to join this well-respected team and get your foot in the door of local government.

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