Childcare Solicitor

Venn Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated legal recruitment firm seeks an experienced Locum Childcare Solicitor for a 3-month assignment with potential extension in London. Key responsibilities include providing legal advice on childcare law, managing a caseload, and drafting legal documents. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential, along with a qualification as Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEx. Flexible working arrangements available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience advising on local authority duties and powers relating to children and young adults.
• Comfortable operating within a digital and agile working environment.
• Strong knowledge of associated legislation and case law.

Responsibilities

• Providing specialist legal advice and guidance on childcare law.
• Managing a diverse caseload of related matters.
• Drafting legal documents and supporting materials for hearings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong knowledge of childcare law

Negotiation skills

Ability to work with professionalism

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEx

Job description

Vacancy: Locum Childcare Solicitor – London Local Authority – Remote working considered – Full Time

Venn Group is working in partnership with a forward-thinking and dedicated London Local Authority in their search for a Locum Childcare Solicitor for an initial 3 month assignment.

Details

Job Title: Childcare Solicitor

Hourly Rate: Negotiable depending upon experience

Length of Contract: 3 months initially, with high possibility for further extension

Working Pattern: Full time – 36 hours

Location: London Local Authority

Office Attendance: Weekly attendance preferred – fully remote applicants considered

Duties and Responsibilities

Supporting the Principal and Head of Legal, responsibilities will include :

• Providing specialist legal advice and guidance on childcare law to Members, Officers, and partner agencies
• Managing a diverse caseload of routine and complex matters relating to children and young people
• Drafting and preparing legal documents, court submissions, and supporting materials for hearings
• Conducting legal research and keep the Council informed of legislative and case law developments
• Supporting senior colleagues on significant or politically sensitive cases within the childcare and safeguarding remit
• Working collaboratively across departments to ensure timely, robust, and compliant decision-making

Preferred Experience

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEx entitled to practise in England and Wales
• Proven experience advising on local authority duties and powers relating to children and young adults
• Strong knowledge of childcare law, associated legislation, and case law
• Awareness of local government processes and decision-making frameworks (desirable)
• Excellent communication, drafting, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work with tact and professionalism on sensitive issues
• Comfortable operating within a digital and agile working environment