Locum Senior Legal Officer (Childcare)

Venn Group; Wales; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Wales is seeking a Locum Senior Legal Officer for the Childcare team on a full-time basis. The role involves managing a varied caseload of childcare matters, drafting legal documentation, and providing legal advice. Candidates should have experience in childcare matters, with previous Local Authority experience being essential. The position offers a competitive rate of £50/hr and is fully remote.

Benefits

Fully remote work

Qualifications

• Must possess experience handling a caseload of childcare matters.
• Previous Local Authority experience is essential.
• Thoroughly experienced non-qualified locums are also welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload and preparing legal advice relevant to childcare matters.
• Drafting documentation for case progression.
• Dealing with inquiries for legal advice efficiently.

Skills

Experience in childcare matters

Legal advice preparation

Caseload management

Document drafting

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.