Locum Childcare Lawyer

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a Locum Childcare Lawyer to join an East London Borough Council on an initial 12-week contract.

Rate: £55 per hour umbrella

Location: East London - 1 day per week in the office, 4 days remote

Hours: 36 per week

Duration: 12 weeks, with potential for extension

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice on a broad range of Children's Services and childcare matters.
• Manage complex casework and undertake advocacy in court proceedings, tribunals and inquiries.
• Advise and support clients on relevant legislation, case law and best practice.
• Attend and provide legal advice to committees, panels and safeguarding meetings.

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with relevant childcare law experience.
• Experience managing complex Children's Services caseloads and advocacy.
• Local authority experience is desirable.