Childcare Solicitor

Service Care Legal; Caddington; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Bedfordshire is seeking a skilled Childcare Solicitor to join their legal team. You will manage a varied caseload in childcare law, provide legal advice, and represent the council in court. The position offers agile working with a competitive pay rate based on experience. If you're passionate about making a difference in the community, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Weekly pay

Agile working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years' PQE with proven experience in childcare law.
• Local Government legal experience is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to manage own caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal advice on complex childcare matters.
• Manage a caseload including care proceedings and adoption.
• Represent the council as an advocate in courts and tribunals.

Skills

Strong advocacy skills

Experience in childcare law

Complex legal advice

Education

Solicitor or Barrister with practising certificate

Job description

Overview

Service Care Solutions is working in partnership with a Bedfordshire-based local authority which is seeking a skilled Childcare Solicitor to join their legal team. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a varied caseload of childcare law and related matters, while making a real difference in the local community.

Role

Childcare Solicitor

Location

Bedfordshire - agile working

Contract & Pay

• Umbrella Rate: £50-£55ph
• PAYE Inc Rate: £44.10 - £48.44ph
• Contract Length: 3 months ongoing

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal advice to council officers and members on complex childcare matters.
• Manage your own caseload, including care proceedings, adoption, and safeguarding issues.
• Represent the council as an advocate in courts and tribunals, working with minimal supervision.

Key Requirements

• A qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England with a current practising certificate/rights of audience.
• Minimum 5+ years\' PQE (essential) with proven experience in childcare law.
• Strong advocacy skills, particularly in childcare cases.
• Local Government legal experience is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Agile working - there will be a requirement to attend court in person but the rest can be done from home.
• Weekly pay - the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
• Flexible hours.

How to Apply

If this Childcare Solicitor position sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on (phone number removed), or email (url removed).

Referral

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250