We use cookies to make your experience of using our website better. To comply with the e-Privacy Directive we need to ask your consent to set these cookies.


Locum Childcare Solicitor

col-narrow-left   

Job ID:

36695

Practice Area(s):

Children's Services

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

12.09.2025

Employer type:

Local Authority

Employer Ref:

J87662

Salary:

50-55

Salary Type:

per hour
col-wide   

Job Description:

Locum Childcare Solicitor – Predominantly Remote Working – up to £55 per hour Umbrella – 3 Months + – Home Counties
 
Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently working with an established Local Authority in the Home Counties Region who are recruiting for a Locum Childcare Solicitor to join their department.
 
This is a full-time position however candidates with part-time availability may also be considered. The role is offered for a period of 3 months with likelihood of an extension and will be worked on an all predominantly remote basis with a requirement of Court attendance.
 
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Solicitor, Barrister to become part of a forward thinking, proactive Local Authority.
 
Duties may include:
  • Managing a busy and varied caseload of Childcare cases to include all pre-proceedings
  • Advising at LPM and PLO meetings
  • Performing own advocacy including contested and final hearings
  • •Advising client departments on complex issues concerning Childcare law
  • Providing Childcare Public Law advice and undertake all aspects of Care Proceedings work
  • Attending and advising at meetings across the County attended by professionals, particularly Legal Planning Meetings and PLO meetings
  • Attend other similar meetings as directed by the Principal Lawyer and/or Assistant Chief Legal Officer
  • Conducting advocacy before the Family Courts and instruct counsel and the Council's in-house advocates where appropriate as well as preparation of cases
 
An attractive rate is on offer of up to £55 per hour umbrella dependent on individual Experience. 
Please apply for this role online or contact Emily Bradley or Timothea Nash via phone or email for further information.


07441 916 435       midlandslegal@venngroup.com
 
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.
 
Locum Childcare Solicitor – Predominantly Remote Working – up to £55 per hour Umbrella – 3 Months + – Home Counties
Employer Info
Venn Group


Employer Profile



Employer Info


Venn Group

Phone: 0113 234 6400
Web Site:

Locum Childcare Solicitor

col-narrow-left   

Job ID:

36695

Practice Area(s):

Children's Services

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

12.09.2025

Employer type:

Local Authority

Employer Ref:

J87662

Salary:

50-55

Salary Type:

per hour
col-wide   

Job Description:

Locum Childcare Solicitor – Predominantly Remote Working – up to £55 per hour Umbrella – 3 Months + – Home Counties
 
Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently working with an established Local Authority in the Home Counties Region who are recruiting for a Locum Childcare Solicitor to join their department.
 
This is a full-time position however candidates with part-time availability may also be considered. The role is offered for a period of 3 months with likelihood of an extension and will be worked on an all predominantly remote basis with a requirement of Court attendance.
 
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Solicitor, Barrister to become part of a forward thinking, proactive Local Authority.
 
Duties may include:
  • Managing a busy and varied caseload of Childcare cases to include all pre-proceedings
  • Advising at LPM and PLO meetings
  • Performing own advocacy including contested and final hearings
  • •Advising client departments on complex issues concerning Childcare law
  • Providing Childcare Public Law advice and undertake all aspects of Care Proceedings work
  • Attending and advising at meetings across the County attended by professionals, particularly Legal Planning Meetings and PLO meetings
  • Attend other similar meetings as directed by the Principal Lawyer and/or Assistant Chief Legal Officer
  • Conducting advocacy before the Family Courts and instruct counsel and the Council's in-house advocates where appropriate as well as preparation of cases
 
An attractive rate is on offer of up to £55 per hour umbrella dependent on individual Experience. 
Please apply for this role online or contact Emily Bradley or Timothea Nash via phone or email for further information.


07441 916 435       midlandslegal@venngroup.com
 
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.
 
Locum Childcare Solicitor – Predominantly Remote Working – up to £55 per hour Umbrella – 3 Months + – Home Counties