Childcare Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; Glenfield; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public service organization in Leicestershire is seeking an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join their team. You will provide legal representation and advocacy in court, while managing your own caseload related to childcare law. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and a meaningful opportunity to support children and families in the community.

Benefits

Weekly pay based on experience

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Meaningful role supporting children and families

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare or family law, preferably in the public sector.
• Proven ability to handle a caseload from start to completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy and legal representation in courts.
• Advise on child protection and children's services matters.
• Manage your own Childcare Law caseload.

Skills

Strong advocacy skills

Ability to manage sensitive and complex cases

Effective work in a multi-disciplinary environment

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a highly regarded Local Authority in Leicestershire, which is recruiting for an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed solicitor to make a real difference by supporting the council's vital work in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families.

Role: Childcare Solicitor

Location: Leicestershire - hybrid Umbrella Rate: £50 - £55ph PAYE Inc. Rate: £44.10 - £48.44ph Contract Length: 3 months ongoing

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy and legal representation in the Magistrates' Court and County Court, and when suitably experienced, in the Family Division of the High Court.
• Advise officers, members, panels, and case conferences on matters relating to child protection and other children's services responsibilities.
• Handle your own Childcare Law caseload from start to completion.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with experience in childcare or family law (public sector experience desirable).
• Strong advocacy skills and the ability to manage sensitive and complex cases.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, multi‑disciplinary environment.

Benefits

• Weekly pay – rate offered will be based on experience.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• A meaningful role supporting children, families, and the local community.

If this Childcare Solicitor vacancy 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.