Jun 19, 2026
A Local Authority legal team is looking to appoint an experienced Childcare Lawyer to support a busy and well-regarded department handling a broad range of public law childcare matters. This role offers flexible remote working and the opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive team environment.
The Position
You will manage a caseload of childcare and safeguarding matters, providing legal advice to social care teams and representing the Authority in care proceedings and related hearings.
Responsibilities will include:
* Managing a caseload of public law childcare matters from initial instruction through to final hearing
* Advising social workers, children’s services and senior officers on safeguarding and child protection issues
* Conducting and progressing care proceedings under the Children Act
* Preparing legal documentation, applications, statements and court bundles
* Attending hearings remotely and/or in person where required
* Advising on...
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