Principal Childcare Lawyer

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a growing local authority, based in Berkshire, which is seeking a Principal Childcare Solicitor to join their team and provide critical support to the Strategic Lead for Children’s Law. If you have a passion for child law and excellent leadership skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
 
ROLE: Principal Childcare Solicitor
UMBRELLA RATE: £55-£60ph
PAYE Inc. (Hol) RATE: £48.41 - £52.76ph
CONTRACT LENGTH: 3 months ongoing
LOCATION: Berkshire – hybrid
 
Key responsibilities involved with the Principal Childcare Solicitor role:

• Supervising a dedicated team of child protection lawyers.
• Managing a caseload of child protection cases including care proceedings, DOLS, inherent jurisdiction, EPOs.
• Advising and representing Children’s Services including attending a weekly legal surgery.
• Advising strategy and procedure relating to Child Care issues.

Key Requirements:

• A qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive with 5+ years of PQE in childcare law.
• Strong technical knowledge of child care law, including care proceedings, DOLS, inherent jurisdiction, and EPOs.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to supervise and mentor a team of lawyers.

Benefits included with the Principal Childcare Solicitor position:

• Weekly pay – the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
• Hybrid working.
• Flexible hours.

If this principal childcare solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on 01772208969, or email Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk.
 
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.