Service Care Legal are working with a North London Borough Council is seeking an experienced Childcare Lawyer to join their legal team on an interim basis. This is a hybrid role with flexible remote working, requiring office attendance twice a week.

Role:                     Childcare Lawyer
Location:             North London Borough Council (Hybrid – 2 days in office per week)
Rate:                     £39.58 to £49.38ph LTD (DOE and interview performance)
Contract Type:    3 months with possibility of extension

Please note that this role would require office attendance 2 days per week.

The Role
*Undertake complex care proceedings on behalf of the Local Authority.
*Provide legal advice in pre-proceedings (PLO), Special Educational Needs (SEN) matters, and participate in Legal Planning Meetings.
*Support a wide range of safeguarding work including child protection, vulnerable adults (including mental health), and adult protection.
*Advise on homelessness, housing appeals, and judicial reviews relating to children’s services and associated areas.
*Prepare and process all legal documentation relevant to client groups.
*Attend and present cases before Courts, Tribunals, or Public Inquiries as required.
*Advocacy is not mandatory but may be required in emergency cases if counsel is unavailable.
The Person
*Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive.
*Significant experience in public law childcare proceedings.
*Sound knowledge of legislation relating to children’s services and safeguarding.
*Ability to manage a varied caseload independently and effectively.
*Local authority legal team experience is highly desirable.
If this Senior Childcare Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on , or email .uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.