Principal Childcare Lawyer - Lead Transformation

Law Absolute Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Berkshire is seeking a locum Principal Childcare Lawyer to lead service transformation and support the Strategic Lead for Children’s Law. This hybrid role requires previous management experience and involves responsibilities such as monitoring care proceedings, mentoring junior lawyers, and coordinating advocacy efforts. The successful candidate must be able to travel to Berkshire for occasional in-person staff days, ensuring compliance within childcare legal services.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead Service Transformation in childcare legal services.
• Support the Interim Strategic Lead on relevant matters.
• Monitor adherence to the 26-week care proceedings.
• Coordinate advocacy to improve case referrals.
• Mentor junior lawyers and deliver training on childcare law.

Job description

A local authority in Berkshire is seeking a locum Principal Childcare Lawyer to lead service transformation and support the Strategic Lead for Children’s Law. This hybrid role requires previous management experience and involves responsibilities such as monitoring care proceedings, mentoring junior lawyers, and coordinating advocacy efforts. The successful candidate must be able to travel to Berkshire for occasional in-person staff days, ensuring compliance within childcare legal services.