Childcare Solicitor

Childcare Solicitor

Rate: £45-£55 per hour - Negotiable DOE
Contract Length: 3-6-month initial contract
West Midlands Local Authority
Flexible Hybrid Working

We have an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated Childcare Solicitor to join a local authority in the West Midlands. You will play a central role in delivering high-quality legal services to Children's Services, focusing on childcare and related education matters.

This is a frontline role where you will be trusted to handle a complex and varied childcare caseload, conduct legal proceedings in the Family Court, High Court and County Court, and personally undertake advocacy on contested matters, including multi-day hearings.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct complex childcare and related education legal matters, ensuring compliance with the statutory 26-week timescale.
• Act as advocate in courts and tribunals, undertaking contested hearings and managing multi-day cases.
• Provide clear, robust legal advice to Children's Services and WCF, including on adoption, DOL/LPS, and judicial review claims.
• Contribute to the development of strategies, policies, and service improvements within the Childcare Team.

Key Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister, entitled to practise in England.

• Substantial experience of managing a complex childcare caseload, including adoption, DOL/LPS, and child protection matters within a local authority setting.
• Strong advocacy skills with proven ability to undertake contested and multi-day hearings.
• Up-to-date, expert knowledge of childcare legislation, adoption law, public law principles, and local government law.

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Free DBS checks
• Post Placement Aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

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We also offer a market-leading referral scheme of up to £250 - if you know someone who may be suitable, ask them to send their CV to Max and don't forget to include your details too.

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