Service Care Legal are working with a North London Borough Council is seeking an experienced Childcare Lawyer to join their legal team on an interim basis. This is a hybrid role with flexible remote working, requiring office attendance twice a week.
Role: Childcare Lawyer
Location: North London Borough Council (Hybrid – 2 days in office per week)
Rate: £39.58 to £49.38ph LTD (DOE and interview performance)
Contract Type: 3 months with possibility of extension.
The Role
* Undertake complex care proceedings on behalf of the Local Authority.
* Provide legal advice in pre-proceedings (PLO), Special Educational Needs (SEN) matters, and participate in Legal Planning Meetings.
* Support a wide range of safeguarding work including child protection, vulnerable adults (including mental health), and adult protection.
* Advise on homelessness, housing appeals, and judicial reviews relating to children’s services and associated areas.
* Prepare and process all legal documentation relevant to client groups.
* Attend and present cases before Courts, Tribunals, or Public Inquiries as required.
* Advocacy is not mandatory but may be required in emergency cases if counsel is unavailable.
The Person
* Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive.
* Significant experience in public law childcare proceedings.
* Sound knowledge of legislation relating to children’s services and safeguarding.
* Ability to manage a varied caseload independently and effectively.
* Local authority legal team experience is highly desirable.
If this Senior Childcare Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.
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