Senior Childcare Lawyer (REMOTE WORKING CONSIDERED)

Company: Essential Employment
Apply for the Senior Childcare Lawyer (REMOTE WORKING CONSIDERED)
Location: Exeter
Job Description:

Position Overview

Senior Childcare Lawyer (REMOTE WORKING CONSIDERED) needed, £42.67ph

PAYE – Reference: 5291124

Remote working will be considered.

Condensed hours will be considered.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

Responsibilities

  • Drafting, negotiating, and preparing documentation for care proceedings and other childcare matters.
  • Providing timely, robust legal advice to senior officers, frontline social workers, and elected members on all aspects of childcare law.
  • Managing and conducting public law litigation, including representing the Client at court.
  • Instructing counsel and specialist advocates where appropriate.
  • Supporting strategic decision-making across the Children’s Services directorate.
  • Line managing and mentoring junior lawyers, ensuring quality and compliance.

Application & Contact

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to tokatie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Additional Information

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

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Posted: March 7th, 2026