Childcare Lawyer
London Council
Hybrid working
£46,563 - £62,349
Permanent
Overview of the Childcare Lawyer position
We’re delighted to be working with our Local Authority client to recruit a permanent Childcare Lawyer to their team. This is a brilliant opportunity for a qualified lawyer to join a busy but supportive team who get an interesting variety of work. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with some office attendance, usually twice a week depending on other work commitments.
Key responsibilities of the Childcare Lawyer
- To carry a varied caseload of childcare matters including NAI, sexual abuse cases, multi-issue cases and complex care proceedings
- Attend face to face pre-proceedings meetings and court as required, and experience dependent
- To give guidance, mentor and give training to less experienced team members
Experience/qualifications required for the Childcare Lawyer position
- You must be a qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX with Advocacy Rights) with a current practicing certificate
- Able to work on a hybrid basis with two days per week in the office depending on other work commitments.
- An ability to represent the local authority at court is preferred, or a desire to do so. Training is provided for court work if needed
- Able to work full-time hours, requests to work 4 days per week will be considered
- Experience of childcare law is highly advantageous, applicants from the private sector with transferrable skills will be considered
What’s in it for the successful Childcare Lawyer?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Exclusive discounts from major brands
- Green Car Benefit Scheme
- Cycle Scheme
- Civil Service Sports Council
- Opportunity to work in a friendly and experienced team dealing with a really interesting mix of work
How to apply for the Childcare Lawyer position
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified lawyer, ideally with childcare experience, to join a friendly and collaborative team in a supportive environment that offers training and development opportunities. If you believe you have the required experience and qualifications, please apply via this advert or contact Elleyn Hewitt or Zofia Slater in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion ahead of the closing date (Monday 1st June).
Closing date: Monday 1st June