Childcare Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity is available for a Childcare Lawyer to join a respected public sector legal team in Kettering. The role involves providing legal advice on children's matters, conducting court proceedings, and contributing to policy development. The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with a strong background in childcare law and advocacy experience. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Structured salary progression

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Experience in public law children’s matters is essential.
• Ability to handle complex and sensitive caseloads.
• Knowledge of local government legal frameworks is critical.

Responsibilities

• Advise and conduct proceedings related to child protection.
• Represent in courts and tribunals with required advocacy.
• Provide expert legal advice on care and adoption matters.

Skills

Communication

Advocacy

Public Law Knowledge

Child Protection Expertise

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

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Working Arrangement: Hybrid (Minimum 2 Days Office Attendance Per Week)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Childcare Lawyer to join a well-established public sector legal team. This role focuses on providing high-quality legal advice on public law children’s matters, including care and adoption proceedings, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and protecting the best interests of clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on and conduct proceedings relating to the care and protection of children and young people.
• Represent the organisation in courts and tribunals, including undertaking advocacy where required.
• Provide expert legal advice on child protection, public law outline (PLO), care proceedings, and adoption matters.
• Support clients in negotiations, judicial reviews, and safeguarding issues.
• Develop and deliver legal training to key stakeholders, enhancing awareness of children’s social care law.
• Contribute to policy development and legal strategy, supporting best practices within the organisation.

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with experience in public law children’s matters.
• Strong knowledge of childcare law, care and adoption proceedings, and local government legal frameworks.
• Ability to handle a complex and sensitive caseload while delivering timely and effective legal support.
• Advocacy experience is desirable, with the ability to represent clients in courts and tribunals.
• Strong communication skills, with experience advising and supporting professionals in children’s social care.
• Competitive salary with structured progression.
• Hybrid working model with minimum two days per week in the office.
• Exposure to high-profile and rewarding public sector legal work.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and leadership experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and driven childcare lawyer looking to develop their career within a respected public sector legal team.