Senior Childcare Lawyer

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a North West London Council for an experienced Senior Childcare Lawyer to join their in-house legal team. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a busy public childcare caseload while supporting the Council in safeguarding vulnerable children.

ROLE:                  Senior Childcare Lawyer
LOCATION:          North West London (Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office)
RATE:                   £50-60ph umbrella / £53.28ph PAYE inc. holiday / £47.54ph PAYE exc. holiday pay
CONTRACT:        Initial 3 months with possibility of extension

The Role
 

• Manage a complex caseload of public childcare matters, including care proceedings and related applications.
• Provide expert legal advice to Children's Services, social workers and senior stakeholders.
• Attend hearings and undertake your own advocacy where appropriate.
• Deliver high-quality legal services while working to court deadlines and statutory timescales.

About You
 

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with a current practising certificate.
• Significant experience handling public childcare law matters on behalf of a local authority.
• Confident managing complex cases independently and able to hit the ground running.
• Strong advocacy skills and a willingness to undertake your own advocacy.

If this Housing Litigation Lawyer position sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772208969, or email lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.