Childcare Lawyer

Venn Group; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established public sector legal team is seeking a passionate Childcare Lawyer to provide high-quality legal advice on public law children's matters. This role involves advising on care and adoption proceedings, representing clients in courts, and supporting policy development. The ideal candidate will be a qualified legal professional with strong knowledge of childcare law and the ability to manage complex cases. Join a rewarding environment that offers professional development opportunities and a hybrid working model, ensuring a balance between office and remote work. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in children's social care law.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Structured progression

Hybrid working model

Exposure to high-profile legal work

Qualifications

• Qualified legal professional with experience in public law children's matters.
• Strong knowledge of childcare law and local government legal frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Advise on proceedings relating to the care and protection of children.
• Represent the organisation in courts and tribunals, providing advocacy.

Skills

Childcare Law

Public Law

Advocacy

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

This range is provided by Venn Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Contract Type: Permanent

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.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services