Remote Childcare Solicitor | Oyster Partnership

The Oyster Partnership; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oyster Partnership is recruiting a Locum Childcare Solicitor for a fully remote position within a large, supportive childcare legal team. The role involves handling a varied caseload for a Local Authority, progressing care proceedings independently from inception to conclusion, and providing strategic legal advice across Children’s Services.

The position is an initial 3-month contract, with a strong likelihood of rolling extensions and immediate interview availability for an ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX Lawyer.
• Significant experience handling Childcare Law matters for a Local Authority.
• Experience managing a caseload of care proceedings independently.
• Strong knowledge of public childcare law and court processes.
• Ability to work proactively and effectively within a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing a busy caseload of Childcare matters with minimal supervision.
• Progressing care proceedings independently from inception through to conclusion.
• Preparing legal documentation and advising on case strategy throughout proceedings.
• Providing proactive and reliable legal support to Children's Services.
• Attending meetings and providing legal advice where required.
• Supporting the wider Childcare team with ongoing casework demands.
• Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for service users.

Skills

Childcare Law

Caseload management

Remote working

Public law

Advocacy experience

Job description

Locum Childcare Solicitor - Fully Remote Opportunity

Initial 3-Month Contract (strong likelihood of long-term rolling extensions)

£60 per hour

Fully Remote Working (candidates must be based within the EU during working hours)

37 Hours Per Week (compressed hours may be considered)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a large, supportive and experienced childcare legal team, handling a varied caseload while supporting Children's Services within a busy Local Authority environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a busy caseload of Childcare matters with minimal supervision
• Progressing care proceedings independently from inception through to conclusion
• Preparing legal documentation and advising on case strategy throughout proceedings
• Providing proactive and reliable legal support to Children's Services
• Attending meetings and providing legal advice where required
• Supporting the wider Childcare team with ongoing casework demands
• Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for service users

Role Highlights

• Fully remote working arrangement
• Opportunity to join a large and highly experienced childcare legal team
• Suitable for both advocacy-focused and casework-focused solicitors
• Flexible working options, including compressed hours
• Long-term contract potential with rolling extensions anticipated
• Join the team during an exciting period of growth and restructuring within Legal Services
• Immediate interview availability with a view to an ASAP start

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX Lawyer
• Significant experience handling Childcare Law matters for a Local Authority
• Experience managing a caseload of care proceedings independently
• Strong knowledge of public childcare law and court processes
• Ability to work proactively and effectively within a remote environment
• Availability to work 37 hours per week
• Advocacy experience is advantageous but not essential

The Oyster Partnership Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Proof of eligibility will be requested before any offer is confirmed.