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Principal Childcare Lawyer

Service Care Solutions - Legal
Posted 18 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Service Care Solutions is seeking a Principal Childcare Solicitor for a local authority in Berkshire to support the Strategic Lead for Children’s Law.
  • The role offers an umbrella rate of £55-£60 per hour and a PAYE inclusive rate of £48.41 - £52.76 per hour, with a contract length of 3 months ongoing.
  • Candidates must be qualified solicitors, barristers, or legal executives with over 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in childcare law.
  • Key responsibilities include supervising a team of child protection lawyers, managing a caseload of child protection cases, and advising Children’s Services.
  • The position offers hybrid working, flexible hours, and weekly pay, with an emphasis on strong leadership and technical knowledge in childcare law.
Service Care Solutions is working alongside a growing local authority, based in Berkshire, which is seeking a Principal Childcare Solicitor to join their team and provide critical support to the Strategic Lead for Children’s Law. If you have a passion for child law and excellent leadership skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.ROLE: Principal Childcare SolicitorUMBRELLA RATE: £55-£60phPAYE Inc. (Hol) RATE: £48.41 - £52.76phCONTRACT LENGTH: 3 months ongoingLOCATION: Berkshire – hybrid Key responsibilities involved with the Principal Childcare Solicitor role:
  • Supervising a dedicated team of child protection lawyers.
  • Managing a caseload of child protection cases including care proceedings, DOLS, inherent jurisdiction, EPOs.
  • Advising and representing Children’s Services including attending a weekly legal surgery.
  • Advising strategy and procedure relating to Child Care issues.
Key Requirements:
  • A qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive with 5+ years of PQE in childcare law.
  • Strong technical knowledge of child care law, including care proceedings, DOLS, inherent jurisdiction, and EPOs.
  • Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to supervise and mentor a team of lawyers.
Benefits included with the Principal Childcare Solicitor position:
  • Weekly pay – the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
  • Hybrid working.
  • Flexible hours.
If this principal childcare solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on , or email .uk.We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

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