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Locum Principal Childcare Solicitor
879089330_1790333906
Posted: 25/09/2026
- £65 - £75 per hour
- East Midlands
- Locum
- Legal, Local Government & Public Sector
Locum Principal Childcare Lawyer
£65 - £75 per hour DOE
Bi-weekly attendance as a minimum
Our client is looking for an experienced principal childcare lawyer to join them for an initial period of 3-6 months, with the potential for extension.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Supervising a dedicated team of child protection lawyers
- Advising and representing Children's Services including attending a weekly legal surgery
- Advising strategy and procedure relating to Child Care issues
- Building highly effective working relationships with clients
- Dealing with the HR and people management of the team
This role offers full-time hours and flexibility around the frequency of office attendance.
We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please contact Sara Robinson in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.
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Sara Robinson
Senior Manager