Childcare Lawyer

Belmont Recruitment; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont Recruitment is seeking a childcare lawyer for an in-house role with North Northamptonshire Council. The position is remote with court attendance twice weekly and a 3‑month contract at £55 per hour, 37 hours per week.

You will manage a varied childcare caseload, draft documents, and appear at hearings under supervision. Applicants should be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or FCILEx with CPD evidence and childcare experience, including representing clients in courts/tribunals.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor/barrister/FCILEx in childcare law.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Experience in the childcare sector and representing clients in courts/tribunals.
• Ability to manage a childcare caseload under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied childcare caseload with appropriate supervision.
• Draft and review a wide range of childcare documents.
• Represent the Council at routine hearings and tribunals.
• Maintain accurate records in the case management system and billing.
• Assist with governance, training, templates, and processes.

Skills

Childcare experience

Court appearances

Legal drafting

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/FCILEx

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Immediate Start Available

Remote - Childcare Lawyer - North Northamptonshire Council

Salary: 55 Per Hour

Hours: 37 Hours

Working Schedule: Monday to Friday

Contract Length: 3 Month Contract

Location: NN157QX

Job Details

Court attendance twice per week, otherwise remote working.

We are looking for Lawyers specialising in Childcare to join our in-house legal team. The role will require you to undertake a caseload of work including:

Manage a varied caseload of legal matters, ranging in complexity according to experience and under appropriate supervision or direction.

Draft and review a wide range of legal documents, utilising standard service templates and adapting them as necessary to meet client requirements and expectations.

Represent the Council at routine hearings, committees, tribunals, and other relevant proceedings.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the case management system, including full time recording, billing and file administration.

Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of legal templates, precedents, processes, and working practices, promoting their effective adoption across the service.

Support governance, enforcement, and project-based work, including the design and delivery of training to client departments where required.

Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, professional standards, and Council policies.

Provide general and specialist childcare advice on behalf of the Council to clients, colleagues and elected members and senior officers.

Advising on policy, strategy and procedures relating to childcare issues.

Manage a caseload in relation to the full range of Childcare work, including weekly attendance at court undertaking advocacy as appropriate.

You will:

Be a Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/FCILEx

Have evidence of continuing professional development

Have experience in the specialist area of Childcare

Have experience representing clients in courts/tribunals/hearings/committees.