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Locum Childcare Lawyer

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Job ID:

40883

Practice Area(s):

Children's Services

Location:

West Midlands 

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
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Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

14.10.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Employer Ref:

J98386

Salary:

£60.00

Salary Type:

per hour
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Job Description:

Locum Childcare Lawyer – Midlands – 3 months + – Predominantly Remote – Up to £60 per hour (Umbrella)
 
Venn group’s specialist legal team are currently recruiting for a Childcare Lawyer to join a reputable local authority in the Midlands.
This is a Locum position, with an initial term of 3 months. The role will be full-time, predominantly remote working, with occasional court attendance where possible, but the authority will also be considering candidates who can conduct fully remote advocacy.
Area of law: Childcare
Rate: Up to £60 per hour (Umbrella)
 
Ideal Candidate Requirements: The ideal candidate will have strong experience of handling Public Childcare matters in Local Authority.
Duties and responsibilities for this post may include:
  • Managing a busy and varied caseload of Childcare cases to include all pre-proceedings, care proceedings and PLO matters
  • Represent the Council at the Family Court when required
  • Provide specialist Childcare services and policy advice with an emphasis on the conduct of Public Law Litigation for the protection of children
  • Advising client departments on complex issues concerning Childcare Law matters
 
Job reference: J98386
 
For any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact Sam Cox or Connie Ross on 07441 916435. Alternatively, to register your interest please email an updated CV and your current availability to 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 Lawyer – Midlands – 3 months + – Predominantly Remote – Up to £60 per hour (Umbrella)
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Locum Childcare Lawyer

col-narrow-left   

Job ID:

40883

Practice Area(s):

Children's Services

Location:

West Midlands 

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

14.10.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Employer Ref:

J98386

Salary:

£60.00

Salary Type:

per hour
col-wide   

Job Description:

Locum Childcare Lawyer – Midlands – 3 months + – Predominantly Remote – Up to £60 per hour (Umbrella)
 
Venn group’s specialist legal team are currently recruiting for a Childcare Lawyer to join a reputable local authority in the Midlands.
This is a Locum position, with an initial term of 3 months. The role will be full-time, predominantly remote working, with occasional court attendance where possible, but the authority will also be considering candidates who can conduct fully remote advocacy.
Area of law: Childcare
Rate: Up to £60 per hour (Umbrella)
 
Ideal Candidate Requirements: The ideal candidate will have strong experience of handling Public Childcare matters in Local Authority.
Duties and responsibilities for this post may include:
  • Managing a busy and varied caseload of Childcare cases to include all pre-proceedings, care proceedings and PLO matters
  • Represent the Council at the Family Court when required
  • Provide specialist Childcare services and policy advice with an emphasis on the conduct of Public Law Litigation for the protection of children
  • Advising client departments on complex issues concerning Childcare Law matters
 
Job reference: J98386
 
For any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact Sam Cox or Connie Ross on 07441 916435. Alternatively, to register your interest please email an updated CV and your current availability to 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 Lawyer – Midlands – 3 months + – Predominantly Remote – Up to £60 per hour (Umbrella)