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Childcare Lawyer

Service Care Solutions - Legal
Posted 16 days ago, valid for 4 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Service Care Legal is seeking a Childcare Lawyer to join a busy London Local Authority.
  • The role offers a predominantly remote work arrangement, requiring only one day per week in the office and occasional Court attendance.
  • The salary ranges from £50 to £55 per hour (Umbrella), with PAYE options available at £48.48 per hour including holiday pay, or £43.26 per hour excluding holiday pay.
  • Candidates must be qualified Solicitors with demonstrable experience in childcare and family law within a local authority setting.
  • The position is initially for a 3-month contract, likely to be extended, with a commitment of 35 hours per week.
Service Care Legal are currently seeking a Childcare Lawyer to join a busy London Local Authority. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a predominantly remote basis, with just one day per week in the office and occasional Court attendanceROLE:                  Childcare LawyerLOCATION:         LondonRATE:                   £50–£55 per hour (Umbrella) / £48.48ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £43.26ph exc. Holiday pay CONTRACT:        Initial 3-month contract (likely extension, 35 hours per week)About the Role
  • Provide expert legal advice to Children’s Services on Public Law Outline (PLO) matters and advise on initiating public law care proceedings.
  • Conduct advocacy on complex childcare cases, including those with an international element, immigration considerations, capacity issues, non-accidental injuries, and large sibling groups.
  • Draft a wide range of legal documents including case summaries, case management orders, Part 25 applications, particularised thresholds, skeleton arguments, and written submissions.
  • Handle judicial review claims involving Children’s Services and Education, including drafting procedures, policies, and protocols for transitional cases.
About You
  • Qualified Solicitor with demonstrable experience in childcare and family law within a local authority setting.
  • Confident advocate with the ability to manage complex and sensitive cases.
  • Strong drafting skills and a sound understanding of public law care proceedings.
If this Childcare Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on , or email .uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

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