Childcare Lawyer

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a bustling local authority, based in Shropshire, which is seeking a childcare lawyer to join their legal team; providing expert legal support in safeguarding the most vulnerable children in the community.

ROLE: Childcare lawyer

RATE: £50-£55ph umbrella

CONTRACT LENGTH: 3 month rolling, 22 hours per week

LOCATION: Shropshire

Key Responsibilities Of The Childcare Lawyer Role

• Personally conduct cases in Courts and Tribunals, representing the council with professionalism and expertise.
• Handle a mixed caseload of Childcare law from start to completion.
• Provide support for any other team in the Legal and Democracy service area as and when required.

About You:

• A qualified Solicitor or Barrister with 3+ years of 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 Shropshire and beyond when required.

Benefits Included With 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!

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