At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice and representation in childcare law matters.
- Company: Join a busy legal team supporting local authorities.
- Benefits: Competitive pay of £60-£70 per hour with hybrid working.
- Other info: Immediate start available for a 12-week contract.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives through impactful legal work.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with childcare law experience.
The predicted salary is between 70 - 70 £ per hour.
We are currently supporting a local authority in the North West with the appointment of an experienced Childcare Solicitor on an initial 12-week locum assignment, working 37 hours per week.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy legal team and manage a varied caseload of public and private childcare matters. The successful candidate will provide legal advice and representation, draft complex legal documentation, undertake advocacy, and advise clients on a broad range of childcare law issues.
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEx.
- Substantial experience handling childcare law matters.
- Experience of advocacy and managing your own caseload.
- Previous local government childcare law experience is essential.
- Ability to provide practical, commercially focused legal advice to internal clients.
- Availability to attend the office or court at least one day per week, therefore candidates based within reasonable travelling distance of the North West are preferred.
Contract details:
- Initial 12-week contract.
- £60-£70 per hour.
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Immediate start preferred.
If you are an experienced Childcare Solicitor with local authority experience and are interested in hearing more, please get in touch with Sharzad Michaels in the Legal and Governance Team at Allen Lane.
Lawyer Child Care (Contract, Temporary) in Blackpool employer: Allen Lane
Join a dynamic legal team in Blackpool, where your expertise as a Childcare Solicitor will be valued and impactful. With a focus on employee growth and a supportive work culture, this role offers a competitive hourly rate and the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a difference in childcare law while enjoying a balanced work-life environment.
