Locum Senior Legal Officer (Childcare)

Venn Group - Bristol; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Locum Senior Legal Officer to handle childcare matters for a local authority in South Wales. This fully remote role offers up to £50/hr and requires solid experience in managing a caseload. Ideal candidates are Solicitors or Legal Executives, with a focus on childcare law. If you meet the requirements, apply with your CV today.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Fully remote work

Qualifications

• Experience handling a caseload of childcare matters is essential.
• Previous Local Authority experience is preferred.
• Ability to draft documentation and prepare cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload related to childcare.
• Draft Letters of Instruction, court orders, and position statements.
• Provide legal advice and support to the team.

Skills

Childcare law

Legal research

Case management

Drafting legal documents

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

Locum Senior Legal Officer (Childcare) – Local Authority – South Wales – Fully Remote – £50 /hr via Umbrella – Full Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Senior Legal Officer to join the Childcare team of a Local Authority in South Wales on a full-time, 3‑month initial basis.

The ideal candidate for this role would be a Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive; however the opportunity is available for non‑qualified (but thoroughly experienced) locums as well. For this opportunity, you will need experience handling a caseload of childcare matters with previous Local Authority experience being essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload and preparing legal advice and guidance relevant to Childcare matters
• Drafting documentation such as Letters of Instruction, court orders, and position statements to ensure case progression
• Dealing with enquires for legal advice efficiently to make sure that necessary assistance is provided
• Preparing cases and interviewing witnesses
• Providing support to the internal team and undertaking additional duties where required.

A rate of up to £50 per hour via umbrella is offered for this position as well as the opportunity to work fully remote.

For more information, or to discuss other legal opportunities, please contact Josh Cowan or Michael Attwood on 0117 930 8760 in the first instance. Alternatively, email [e-mail] including a copy of your CV and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.