Childcare Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; North East; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority legal team is looking for an experienced Locum Childcare Solicitor for a fully remote position in the UK. The role involves managing a caseload of childcare and education cases and requires a qualified solicitor with at least 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Fully remote

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 5 years of experience in childcare law.
• Strong drafting skills for legal documents.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake legal research as required.
• Deal with a caseload of childcare and education cases.
• Provide advice and assistance in relevant areas.
• Write reports or make amendments as necessary.

Skills

Drafting Legal documents

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Qualified Solicitor

5+ years of experience in childcare law

Job description

Overview

Service Care Solutions are currently working alongside a thrilling local authority based in Durham. They are looking for a Locum Childcare Solicitor to join their expanding legal team.

The role is on a fully remote basis and is on a 6 months contract with potential to extend.

This role pays a competitive rate of:

• PAYE (Inc.Hol) - £44.48 - £48.87 per hour
• Umbrella - £50-£55 per hour

Responsibilities

• To undertake legal research as required.
• To deal with a caseload of child care and education cases working on such cases directly or with assistance from other members of the team.
• To deal with requests for advice and assistance in the areas set out in the job purpose.
• Able to write reports or make amendments to reports as may be necessary.

About you

• A qualified Solicitor with at least 5 years of experience in childcare law
• Drafting Legal documents to a high-quality standard
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Fully remote
• Weekly pay
• Flexible hours

If you or someone that you know would be interested in applying to the Childcare Solicitor vacancy, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Aanisah Khan via email, (url removed), or via phone at (phone number removed).

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

Job Info

• Job Title:
• Company: Service Care Solutions
• Location:
• Posted: Oct 22nd 2025
• Closes: Nov 22nd 2025
• Sector: Legal
• Contract: Contract
• Hours: Full Time