Childcare Lawyer

Immediate Start Available

Remote - Childcare Lawyer - North Northamptonshire Council

Salary: £55 Per Hour

Hours: 37 Hours

Working Schedule: Monday to Friday

Contract Length: 3 Month Contract

Location: NN157QX

Job Details

• Court attendance twice per week, otherwise remote working.
• We are looking for Lawyers specialising in Childcare to join our in-house legal team. The role will require you to undertake a caseload of work including:
• Manage a varied caseload of legal matters, ranging in complexity according to experience and under appropriate supervision or direction.
• Draft and review a wide range of legal documents, utilising standard service templates and adapting them as necessary to meet client requirements and expectations.
• Represent the Council at routine hearings, committees, tribunals, and other relevant proceedings.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the case management system, including full time recording, billing and file administration.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of legal templates, precedents, processes, and working practices, promoting their effective adoption across the service.
• Support governance, enforcement, and project-based work, including the design and delivery of training to client departments where required.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, professional standards, and Council policies.
• Provide general and specialist childcare advice on behalf of the Council to clients, colleagues and elected members and senior officers.
• Advising on policy, strategy and procedures relating to childcare issues.
• Manage a caseload in relation to the full range of Childcare work, including weekly attendance at court undertaking advocacy as appropriate.

You will:

• Be a Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/FCILEx
• Have evidence of continuing professional development
• Have experience in the specialist area of Childcare
• Have experience representing clients in courts/tribunals/hearings/committees.