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Locum Childcare Lawyer

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Job ID:

38218

Practice Area(s):

Children's Services

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
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Posted:

06.02.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary:

55-60

Salary Type:

per hour
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Job Description:

Locum Childcare Lawyer
 
3–6 Months+ | Remote Working | Cout Attendance once a week | Midlands
 
A unitary Authority in the Midlands is seeking a Locum Childcare Lawyer to join their team. The role is predominantly remote, offers flexible working, a competitive hourly rate, and strong potential for contract extension.
 
The Position:
  • Contract Length: 3 months + with strong potential for extension
  • Working Pattern: Full-time or 30 hours over 4 days
  • Location: Midlands
  • Working Arrangement: Remote working other than advocacy required weekly
  • Rate: Up to £60 per hour (Umbrella), dependent on experience
 
Key Responsibilities
 
You will manage a varied Childcare caseload on behalf of the Local Authority, including:
  • Advising senior officers and councillors on all Childcare Law matters
  • Managing a busy and varied caseload of Childcare cases Performing own advocacy
  • Advising client departments on complex issues concerning Childcare Law
  • Advising and representing the Council
  • Advising and assisting the Council in respect of reputation issues arising out of cases, Ofsted inspection, SCR
 
About You
  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or fully qualified Legal Executive with litigation rights
  • Demonstrable experience in Childcare, ideally within a Local Authority setting
 
Why Apply?
  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Broad and engaging caseload
 
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this Locum Childcare Lawyer position or would like to hear about more locum opportunities we are working on, please apply online or contact Sam Cox or Timothea Nash directly for a confidential discussion.
 
scox@venngroup.com
tnash@venngroup.com
07441 916435
 
 
Locum Childcare Lawyer
 
3–6 Months+ | Remote Working | Cout Attendance once a week | Midlands
 
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Venn Group

Phone: 0113 234 6400
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Locum Childcare Lawyer

col-narrow-left   

Job ID:

38218

Practice Area(s):

Children's Services

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
col-narrow-right   

Posted:

06.02.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary:

55-60

Salary Type:

per hour
col-wide   

Job Description:

Locum Childcare Lawyer
 
3–6 Months+ | Remote Working | Cout Attendance once a week | Midlands
 
A unitary Authority in the Midlands is seeking a Locum Childcare Lawyer to join their team. The role is predominantly remote, offers flexible working, a competitive hourly rate, and strong potential for contract extension.
 
The Position:
  • Contract Length: 3 months + with strong potential for extension
  • Working Pattern: Full-time or 30 hours over 4 days
  • Location: Midlands
  • Working Arrangement: Remote working other than advocacy required weekly
  • Rate: Up to £60 per hour (Umbrella), dependent on experience
 
Key Responsibilities
 
You will manage a varied Childcare caseload on behalf of the Local Authority, including:
  • Advising senior officers and councillors on all Childcare Law matters
  • Managing a busy and varied caseload of Childcare cases Performing own advocacy
  • Advising client departments on complex issues concerning Childcare Law
  • Advising and representing the Council
  • Advising and assisting the Council in respect of reputation issues arising out of cases, Ofsted inspection, SCR
 
About You
  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or fully qualified Legal Executive with litigation rights
  • Demonstrable experience in Childcare, ideally within a Local Authority setting
 
Why Apply?
  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Broad and engaging caseload
 
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this Locum Childcare Lawyer position or would like to hear about more locum opportunities we are working on, please apply online or contact Sam Cox or Timothea Nash directly for a confidential discussion.
 
scox@venngroup.com
tnash@venngroup.com
07441 916435
 
 
Locum Childcare Lawyer
 
3–6 Months+ | Remote Working | Cout Attendance once a week | Midlands