Childcare Lawyer

Law Staff; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22% pension

25 days holiday

2 days office attendance

Retail discounts

Job summary

Law Staff is seeking an experienced Senior Childcare Lawyer for a 12-month fixed-term contract near Northamptonshire/Beds/Cambridgeshire on a hybrid basis. The role handles care proceedings, adoptions, and PLO matters for public sector and not-for-profit clients, with advocacy in court and strict deadlines.

Candidates should have at least 3 years' childcare experience, strong communication, and IT proficiency. Benefits include a 22% pension and generous holiday allowances.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in childcare law.
• Experience advising public sector and not-for-profit clients.
• Strong work ethic, communication skills, and IT proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Care proceedings and adoption work.
• Legal Aid applications and applications for secure accommodation.
• Public law outline matters (PLO) and child protection issues.
• Attend court to conduct advocacy and revoke placement orders.

Skills

Childcare law

Experience 3+ years

Communication skills

IT Proficient

Well-organised

Job description

12-month fixed-term contract We are currently recruiting for an experienced senior Childcare Lawyer with 3+ years experience to join our client’s business based close to Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire on a full time Hybrid basis. The client offers an enhanced pension of 22%, a generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase more plus many other great benefits.

The successful Childcare Lawyer will utilise their skills and expertise to advise public sectors and not for profit clients on a range of childcare matters.

Responsibilities of the Childcare Lawyer:

• Care proceedings
• Adoption
• Legal Aid applications
• Applications for secure accommodation
• Public law outline matters (PLO)
• Issues relating to the protection of children and young people
• Attending court to conduct advocacy
• Revoking placement orders

The Childcare Lawyer Candidate:

• Lawyers with a minimum of 3 years experience
• Experience in childcare law is essential for this role
• Shows a strong work ethic
• Strong communication skills
• IT Proficient
• Highly organised with the ability to meet tight deadlines

Benefits for the Childcare Lawyer Role:

• Salaries range depending on PQE for Lawyer £44,290 - £50,240 / Senior Lawyer £50,790 - £58,168.75 DOE
• 22% pension
• 25 days holiday (and options to purchase more)
• 2 days office attendance
• An array of discounts for retailers etc

TheClient

Our client is a highly regarded in house law firm specialising in the public sector. It is one of the first of its kind to be established in the UK, serving over one hundred organisations across the public sectors, including local authorities, clinical commissioning groups, foundation trusts, charities, and fire services. This is a forward-thinking and award-winning law firm who meet the highest management and customer care standards.