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Childcare Lawyer

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom TBC Full time

A local authority based in East London is seeking a Childcare Lawyer on an interim basis. The role is to start ASAP and will be for an initial 3-month contract.

The successful candidate will be joining a highly successful, supportive, and collegiate team. The council have confirmed that local government experience is not essential but advantageous. This Childcare Lawyer position is a hybrid working role, and regular attendance to the office is required. Currently, the role will require you to attend the office 2 days per week.

The successful candidate will need to have previous experience in carrying a complex caseload of PLO and cases in proceedings. You will have experience dealing with contact issues, emergency protection, non-accidental injury, adoption, supervision, and special guardianship matters. You will also need to have previous experience providing advice under the Children Act.

As mentioned above, flexible working is available with this role. Candidates must have a current practising certificate to be considered for this position.

To register an interest in the role, please send an updated CV to

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.