Locum Childcare Lawyer (Maternity Cover)

Summary: The Locum Childcare Lawyer role involves managing a caseload of childcare matters for a local authority in Lancashire, providing legal advice on public law children's issues. The position requires weekly office attendance and offers a hybrid working arrangement. This role is intended as maternity cover and is full-time. Candidates must be qualified solicitors, Cilex, or barristers with experience in public law childcare cases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handling a full caseload of childcare matters, providing advice on all aspects of public law children's matters
• Attending PLO and legal planning meetings
• Drafting legal documents, including statements and threshold agreements
• Attending court when required

Key Skills:

• Qualified Solicitor/Cilex/Barrister
• Experience in public law childcare cases
• Strong legal drafting skills
• Ability to manage a caseload independently
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Salary (Rate): £55

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Legal