Specialist Childcare Lawyer

3 weeks ago


South West England, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

Locum Childcare Lawyer Opportunity

Venn Group's specialist Legal team is working with a South West Local Authority to appoint a dynamic Locum Childcare Lawyer to provide specialist childcare services and policy advice.

This position is offered for an initial term of 4 months, on a fully remote working basis. The client may consider part-time applicants. Advocacy is required for this post.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Providing legal services in respect of childcare law, including all negotiations on behalf of the Council as may be necessary prior to the issue of public law proceedings, issue of proceedings and conduct of case to include advocacy
  • Maintaining the high standards of the department through compliance with the LEXCEL standard
  • Assisting in the development and implementation of performance management processes within the department in association with the Chief Executive's Plan
  • Representing the Council at the Family Court as relevant to work undertaken
  • Maintaining own professional development

An hourly limited umbrella rate of up to £60 is offered for this post.



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