Job Description
Childcare Lawyer\n\nLondon Borough Council\n Rate: £50-£60 per hour - Negotiable DOE\n Contract: 3-6 months initially \n\nSpencer Clarke Group are working with a London Borough Council who are seeking an experienced Childcare Lawyer to join their Children's Social Care team on an initial 3-6-month contract. The successful candidate will be experienced in dealing with a variety of Childcare matters, working on behalf of a local authority.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nManage a caseload of complex public childcare matters and give expert advice to the Children's Social Care department.\nAdvising upon and conducting proceedings relating to the care and protection of children and young people. \nProviding legal advice and support to clients, including elected members and senior officers.
\nRepresent the council at Family court when necessary. \n\nKey Requirements: \n\nTo be a Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX with degree level qualification (or equivalent), or to have substantial demonstrable experience.\nYou will be able to demonstrate experience of dealing with Childcare legal work including emergency applications, care proceedings, adoption and Inherent Jurisdiction.\nYou will be able to conduct your caseload with minimum supervision and will be accustomed to working at pace in a busy team.\nExperience of conducting advocacy and judicial reviews will be an advantage. \n\nAbout Spencer Clarke Group\n\nHere at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.\n\nWhen you join us, you will receive:\n\nAccess to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities\nFree DBS checks\nPost Placement Aftercare\nLoyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals \n\nIf you are interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the contact details below:\n\n(phone number removed)\n\nWe also offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Max and remember to include your details as well.\n\nINDSCG3