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Childcare Lawyer

Service Care Solutions - Legal
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Kettering, Northamptonshire NN14 4AA, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Service Care Solutions is seeking a childcare lawyer for a local authority in Northampton, offering expert legal support in safeguarding vulnerable children.
  • The position offers a pay rate of £60-£65 per hour, depending on experience and interview performance.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in childcare law, preferably within the public sector.
  • This is a three-month rolling contract requiring hybrid working and the ability to attend court in Northampton.
  • Key responsibilities include conducting cases in court, handling a mixed caseload, and negotiating settlements.

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a bustling local authority, based in Northampton, which is seeking a childcare lawyer to join their legal team; providing expert legal support in safeguarding the most vulnerable children in the community.

The council can pay a rate of £60-£65ph umbrella. The rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance. This is a three-month rolling contract and will need to operate on a hybrid basis. Ability to attend court in Northampton is required.

Key Responsibilities Of The Childcare Lawyer Role:

  • Personally conduct cases in Courts and Tribunals, representing the County with professionalism and expertise.
  • Handle a mixed caseload of Childcare law from start to completion.
  • Negotiate with Solicitors and third parties to settle disputes and agreements on the best possible terms.

About You:

  • A qualified Solicitor or Barrister with 3+ experience in childcare law, ideally within the public sector.
  • Strong advocacy skills, with the ability to manage cases in court independently.
  • Willingness to travel across Somerset and beyond when required.

Benefits Included Wit The Childcare Lawyer Position:

  • Weekly pay.
  • Hybrid working.
  • Flexible hours.

If this childcare lawyer 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 .

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.