Childcare Lawyer in Kettering, Northamptonshire

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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.

Please apply with your CV and Daniel will be in touch to discuss the next steps.