Childcare Solicitor

Service Care Legal; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join a Bedfordshire-based local authority's legal team. The role involves managing a varied caseload including care proceedings and safeguarding issues. Candidates must have at least 5+ years' PQE in childcare law and strong advocacy skills. This position offers agile working with the flexibility to work from home, alongside competitive pay and weekly payments.

Benefits

Agile working

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ PQE in childcare law.
• Current practising certificate or rights of audience in England.
• Proven experience managing childcare cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal advice on complex childcare matters.
• Manage own caseload including care proceedings and safeguarding issues.
• Represent the council in courts and tribunals.

Skills

Childcare law expertise

Strong advocacy skills

Legal advice provision

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

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

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.

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.

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).

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