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Remote Childcare Solicitor | Oyster Partnership
Job Posted: 6 days ago
Salary: £ 60 - 60 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Somerset
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
Locum Childcare Solicitor - Fully Remote Opportunity 🚨
I'm currently working with a Local Authority seeking an experienced Locum Childcare Solicitor to join their well-established Legal Services Team
📅 Initial 3-Month Contract (strong likelihood of long-term rolling extensions)
💷 £60 per hour
🏠 Fully Remote Working (candidates must be based within the EU during working hours)
⏰ 37 Hours Per Week (compressed hours may be considered)
This is an excellent opportunity to join a large, supportive and experienced childcare legal team, handling a varied caseload while supporting Children's Services within a busy Local Authority environment.
Key Responsibilities:
✅ Managing a busy caseload of Childcare matters with minimal supervision
✅ Progressing care proceedings independently from inception through to conclusion
✅ Preparing legal documentation and advising on case strategy throughout proceedings
✅ Providing proactive and reliable legal support to Children's Services
✅ Attending meetings and providing legal advice where required
✅ Supporting the wider Childcare team with ongoing casework demands
✅ Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for service users
Role Highlights:
🔹 Fully remote working arrangement
🔹 Opportunity to join a large and highly experienced childcare legal team
🔹 Suitable for both advocacy-focused and casework-focused solicitors
🔹 Flexible working options, including compressed hours
🔹 Long-term contract potential with rolling extensions anticipated
🔹 Join the team during an exciting period of growth and restructuring within Legal Services
🔹 Immediate interview availability with a view to an ASAP start
Essential Requirements:
🔹 Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX Lawyer
🔹 Significant experience handling Childcare Law matters for a Local Authority
🔹 Experience managing a caseload of care proceedings independently
🔹 Strong knowledge of public childcare law and court processes
🔹 Ability to work proactively and effectively within a remote environment
🔹 Availability to work 37 hours per week
🔹 Advocacy experience is advantageous but not essential
If you're an experienced Childcare Solicitor looking for your next local government assignment, or know someone who would be a great fit, I'd be keen to speak with you.
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📩 Please get in touch directly or send me a message for more information.
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