Senior Childcare Lawyer

Senior Childcare Lawyer

£50-£60 per hour DOA

Hybrid working arrangements

Full time

Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a capable Senior Childcare Lawyer to join a well-respected local authority based in the North West on a locum basis.

The Childcare Solicitor role will be for 3 - 6 months, with a possibility of extension. As Childcare Lawyer, you will be confident in carrying your own caseload of care proceedings. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Handling a full caseload of childcare matters, providing advice on all aspects of public law children's matters
• Attending PLO and legal planning meetings
• Drafting documents, including statements and threshold agreements
• Advocacy

The role can offer flexible working arrangements, although full-time availability is desirable. In-person court attendance is required approximately once a week.

Our client is open to considering applications from candidates from both public and private sector backgrounds if relevant public childcare experience is demonstrated.

We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please contact Jennifer McPhail in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years of experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide, and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV.