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Senior Childcare Solicitor

Service Care Solutions - Legal
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Exeter, Devon EX4 2PL

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Service Care Solutions is seeking a senior childcare solicitor for a local authority in Devon.
  • The role involves leading on complex childcare cases and providing expert legal advice, with an hourly rate of £50 - £60ph umbrella, negotiable.
  • Candidates must be qualified solicitors with extensive experience in childcare law, preferably in a local authority setting.
  • Key responsibilities include drafting legal documents, attending multi-disciplinary meetings, and ensuring compliance with legislation.
  • The position offers flexible working arrangements and continuous professional development opportunities, with a contract operating on a 3-month rolling basis.

Service Care Solutions are working alongside a local authority, based in Devon, which is in need of a senior childcare solicitor to join their team. In this role, you will lead on complex childcare cases, providing expert legal advice and representation.

The council can pay an hourly rate of £50 - £60ph umbrella (negotiable) and the contract is operating on a 3 month rolling basis.

Key Responsibilities Of The Senior Childcare Solicitor Role:

  • Provide expert legal advice on all aspects of childcare law, including child protection, adoption, and fostering.
  • Draft and review legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current legislation.
  • Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings, case conferences, and other relevant forums.

Key Requirements:

  • Qualified solicitor with a current practising certificate.
  • Extensive experience in childcare law, ideally within a local authority setting.
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Benefits included with the senior childcare solicitor Position:

  • Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
  • Continuous professional development opportunities.
  • Weekly pay

If this senior childcare solicitor vacancy sounds like an opportunity that is right for you or someone you know, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Hugh Barnes via email, , or via phone at .

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.