Job Description

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 (phone number removed), or email (url removed).

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