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Locum Childcare Lawyer (Maternity Cover)
TR/003023_1746724328
Posted: 05/08/2025
- £50 - £55 per hour
- North West England
- Locum
- Legal, Local Government & Public Sector
Locum Childcare Lawyer
£50 - £55 per hour
Hybrid Working
Full - time
Maternity Cover
Sellick Partnership is delighted to be working with a well-established local authority in Lancashire who are requiring a Childcare Lawyer to join them on a locum basis.
As a Childcare Lawyer, you will be confident in carrying your own caseload of care proceedings, as well as pre-proceeding matters. Once a week attendance to the office is required.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Handing a full caseload of childcare matters, providing advice on all aspects of public law children's matters
- Attending PLO and legal planning meetings
- Drafting legal documents, including statements and threshold agreements
- Attending court when required
Benefits of the Childcare Lawyer role include:
- Competitive hourly rates
- Flexibility with home working
- Working with a well-structured, supportive team
- Long-term contract
Our client is looking for someone with experience in dealing with public law childcare cases. The role requires someone to be qualified as a Solicitor/ Cilex/ Barrister.
How to apply for the Childcare Lawyer role:
For more information or to apply for the Childcare Solicitor post, please contact Jennifer McPhail in the Manchester office for a confidential discussion.
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Jennifer McPhail
Senior Consultant