Childcare Lawyer

Service Care Solutions Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A legal consultancy firm in London seeks an experienced Childcare Lawyer for a predominantly remote role with one day per week in the office. The ideal candidate is a qualified Solicitor with expertise in childcare and family law within a local authority setting. Responsibilities include providing legal advice to Children’s Services and conducting advocacy on complex cases. This initial 3-month contract offers competitive hourly rates.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in childcare and family law within a local authority setting.
• Confident advocate managing complex and sensitive cases.
• Strong drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice to Children’s Services on Public Law Outline (PLO) matters.
• Conduct advocacy on complex childcare cases.
• Draft legal documents including case summaries and applications.

Skills

Childcare and family law

Advocacy skills

Drafting legal documents

Understanding of public law care proceedings

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Service Care Legal are currently seeking a Childcare Lawyer to join a busy London Local Authority. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a predominantly remote basis, with just one day per week in the office and occasional Court attendance

ROLE: Childcare Lawyer
LOCATION: London
RATE: £50–£55 per hour (Umbrella) / £48.48ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £43.26ph exc. Holiday pay
CONTRACT: Initial 3-month contract (likely extension, 35 hours per week)

About the Role

• Provide expert legal advice to Children’s Services on Public Law Outline (PLO) matters and advise on initiating public law care proceedings.
• Conduct advocacy on complex childcare cases, including those with an international element, immigration considerations, capacity issues, non-accidental injuries, and large sibling groups.
• Draft a wide range of legal documents including case summaries, case management orders, Part 25 applications, particularised thresholds, skeleton arguments, and written submissions.
• Handle judicial review claims involving Children’s Services and Education, including drafting procedures, policies, and protocols for transitional cases.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with demonstrable experience in childcare and family law within a local authority setting.
• Confident advocate with the ability to manage complex and sensitive cases.
• Strong drafting skills and a sound understanding of public law care proceedings.

If this Childcare Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on01772 208969, or email [e-mail]. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.