At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage childcare cases and provide legal advice to social workers and senior officers.
- Company: Well-regarded South Yorkshire Local Authority with a supportive in-house legal team.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, hybrid working, and meaningful public sector work.
- Other info: Immediate start with ongoing contract and collaborative team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with strong childcare law experience.
The predicted salary is between 55 - 55 £ per hour.
Location: South Yorkshire (Local Authority – Hybrid Working)
Rate: £50 – £55 per hour
Contract: Locum – Immediate Start – ongoing contract
CRA Consulting is working in partnership with a well-regarded South Yorkshire Local Authority to recruit an experienced Childcare Locum Solicitor or Legal Executive to support their busy Children’s Services team. This is an urgent requirement and offers a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive in‑house legal team handling meaningful and rewarding public law work.
The Opportunity
You will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of childcare matters, providing clear, pragmatic advice to social workers and senior officers, and representing the authority in care proceedings. This is a hands‑on role where you will be trusted to manage your own files and work autonomously, whilst being supported by an experienced and collaborative legal team.
What You'll Be Doing
- Managing a caseload of public law childcare matters
- Conducting and advising on care proceedings
- Preparing legal documentation, including applications and statements
- Attending PLO meetings
- Providing advice to Children’s Services and internal stakeholders
- Advocacy (desirable but not essential – external counsel available)
What They're Looking For
- Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with strong childcare law experience
- Proven experience handling care proceedings within a local authority setting
- Ability to manage a busy caseload independently
- Strong drafting and advisory skills
- Availability to start at short notice
What's On Offer
- Competitive hourly rate of £50 – £55 per hour
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Supportive and experienced team
- Meaningful public sector work
- Ongoing contract
If you’re an experienced Childcare Lawyer available for your next locum assignment, I’d welcome a confidential conversation.
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