Childcare Solicitor

Company: James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd
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Location: West Midlands
Job Description:

Specialist Legal & Governance Recruiter

We are partnering with a West Midlands based Local Authority and are looking to appoint a Childcare Solicitor on a 3 month minimum locum contract.

The role is fully remote and offers an hourly rate of circa £55 – £60 p/hour via an umbrella company.

Duties

  • Managing a caseload of Childcare legal matters including adoption proceedings, care proceedings, deprivation of liberty proceedings, PLOs and DOLs
  • Drafting and settling legal documentation with particular reference to Children’s Social Care
  • Advocating in contested and uncontested hearings and instructing counsel at the Family Court as necessary, including preparing and managing cases

Experience required

  • Experience in Childcare law
  • Local Government experience

3>Rewards and Benefits

  • Full-time and part-time options considered
  • Flexible start/finish times

Application Notes

Recent experience is required to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency in relation to this role.

If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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Posted: April 11th, 2026