Locum Childcare Lawyer

Locum Childcare Lawyer – South West – Full Time – £55 per hour Umbrella   Venn Group’s Public Sector Legal team are currently recruiting capable candidates to join a Local Authority as a Locum Childcare Lawyer in the South West.  Expected duration: 3 months initially with a possible further extension  Skill level: Qualified Lawyer (Solicitors, Barristers and highly experienced CILEX professionals holding litigation rights)  Predominantly remote working – the ability to attend court and conduct advocacy on-site is highly desirable Full time ideally, will consider candidates who can provide 4 days per week   Duties may include:  Advising at LPM and PLO meetings   Advising client departments on complex issues concerning Childcare law  Providing Childcare Public Law advice and undertake all aspects of Care Proceedings work  Attending and advise at meetings attended by professionals, particularly Legal Planning Meetings and PLO meetings and other similar meetings as directed by the Principal Lawyer and/or Assistant Chief Legal Officer  Conducting advocacy in Magistrates Court, County Court and High Court when required  Maintaining an awareness of all relevant legislation, policy and regulations related to childcare matter  Investigating and advising on implications of changing legislation, case law and codes of practice and policy and provide briefing notes and training for colleagues and client officers  This is a position ideally looking for those who have existing experience of working within Local Government who is able to handle a busy caseload of Childcare matters alongside conducting their own advocacy and attending court hearings when required with professional experience gained within Local Government  An attractive hourly rate of up to £55 Umbrella is offered for this position dependent on experience.   For further information, please contact Richard Szabo or Charlotte Foley via phone or email for further information.  07441916389 rszabo@venngroup.com  Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.