Childcare Lawyer

Service Care Solutions is working in partnership with an employee focused local authority, based in Northamptonshire, which needs a Childcare Lawyer to join their legal team. The role is available on a full-time or part-time basis, offering a strong work-life balance while handling meaningful public law childcare matters.
 
Role: Childcare Lawyer
Umbrella Rate: £55 - £60ph
PAYE Inc. Rate: £48.44 - £52.79ph
Location: Northamptonshire
Contract Length: 3 months ongoing (29.6 to 37 hours per week)
 
Key Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of public law childcare matters from start to finish, advising social services and representing the Local Authority in court.
• Drafting legal documentation including applications, statements, and care plans.
• Conducting your own advocacy at hearings (minimum two court attendances per week).

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive (with advocacy rights) and 3 years of PQE in Childcare law.
• Proven experience handling public law childcare matters within a Local Authority setting.
• Confident and competent advocate able to conduct own hearings.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working – attending court twice per week.
• Weekly pay – the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
• Flexible hours – 29.6 to 37 hours per week.

If this Childcare Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, then please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on 01772208969, or email Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk.
 
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.