Locum Childcare Lawyer

Locum Childcare Lawyer – South West – 6 Months Initial – Remote Working - £55 Umbrella
Vacancy Ref: BRF8-94480
 
Venn Group’s specialist Legal team is working with a South West Local Authority which is seeking to appoint a dynamic Childcare Lawyer to join its team on a locum basis.

This is a part time position for 30 hours/4 days per week, and is offered for an initial term of 6 months. Candidates must be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister, holding a current practising certificate. Fully remote working is available.
 
Duties and responsibilities:

• Providing specialist childcare services and policy advice with a particular emphasis on the conduct of public law litigation for the protection of children
• Providing legal services in respect of childcare law, including all negotiations on behalf of the Council as may be necessary prior to the issue of public law proceedings, issue of proceedings and conduct of case to include advocacy
• Preparing and approving reports for Council, Cabinet and other committee meetings and representing the Corporate Director at such meetings within the remit of the team
• Maintaining the high standards of the department through compliance with the LEXCEL standard
• Assisting in the development and implementation of performance management processes within the department in association with the Chief Executive’s Plan
• Supervising the work of the Paralegals and assist in providing professional support to others within the team
• Representing the Council at the Family Court as relevant to work undertaken
• Maintaining own professional development

 
An hourly umbrella rate of up to £55 is offered for this post.
 
To apply for this role or to find out about other legal jobs, please contact Josh Cowan or Charlotte Foley on 0117 930 8760 or email your CV to jcowan@venngroup.com and we will call you back.
 
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.