Senior Childcare Lawyer

We are currently partnering with a Local Authority in Greater Manchester, who are recruiting for a Senior Childcare Lawyer to join their team on a locum basis, for a length of 3 – 6 months minimum.

This is a full-time position with an hourly rate of circa £55 (negotiable), via an Umbrella company.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Managing a caseload of Childcare legal matters, including care proceedings, PLOs and DOLs
• Representing the Council in attended hearings concerning children in the Family Court
• Providing a comprehensive legal service on all aspects of child protection work to the Children, Young People and Families Directorate and to the Council
• Briefing Counsel on behalf of the Council in the Family Court, and obtaining Counsel’s opinion on any relevant matters relating to children’s proceedings
• Advising on, negotiating and drafting legal documents to give effect to decisions of the Client Directorate and the Council

Experience required:

• Experience required within Childcare law within Local Government

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid/remote working
• Flexible start/finish times

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, flexible start/finish times

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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