Childcare Solicitor

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established Local Authority in Our client for an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join their legal team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive with strong experience in Childcare law and public law proceedings to work within a supportive local authority legal department. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload involving complex childcare matters and provide high-quality legal advice to internal stakeholders.

Location: Our client / Hybrid Working
Umbrella Rate: £60.00 – £70.00 per hour Umbrella
PAYE Rate (Inclusive of Holiday Pay): Approx. £52.00 – £60.00 per hour
Duration: 3-Month Rolling Contract

Responsibilities as a Childcare Solicitor:

• Manage a caseload of childcare and safeguarding matters from instruction through to completion.
• Handle care proceedings, emergency protection orders, supervision orders, adoption matters, and special guardianship cases.
• Provide legal advice to social workers, senior management, and council committees on childcare and related legal issues.
• Draft and review legal documentation including applications, witness statements, pleadings, and court bundles.

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with a current practising certificate.
• Significant experience handling childcare/public law cases, ideally within a Local Authority setting.
• Strong advocacy skills or experience instructing counsel effectively.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and case management abilities.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload while working to strict deadlines.

• Hybrid Working
• Flexible Hours
• Weekly Pay

 


We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £200.