Senior Childcare Lawyer

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Service Care Legal are working with a North London Borough Council is seeking an experienced Childcare Lawyer to join their legal team on an interim basis.

Please note that this role would require office attendance 2 days per week.

The Role

• Undertake complex care proceedings on behalf of the Local Authority.
• Provide legal advice in pre-proceedings (PLO), Special Educational Needs (SEN) matters, and participate in Legal Planning Meetings.
• Support a wide range of safeguarding work including child protection, vulnerable adults (including mental health), and adult protection.
• Advise on homelessness, housing appeals, and judicial reviews relating to children’s services and associated areas.
• Prepare and process all legal documentation relevant to client groups.
• Attend and present cases before Courts, Tribunals, or Public Inquiries as required.
• Advocacy is not mandatory but may be required in emergency cases if counsel is unavailable.

The Person

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive.
• Significant experience in public law childcare proceedings.
• Sound knowledge of legislation relating to children’s services and safeguarding.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently and effectively.
• Local authority legal team experience is highly desirable.