£55 per hour
37 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Predominantly Remote – Court Attendance Twice Per Week
Temporary Contract: 1 September – 1 December 2026
2 Positions Available
Potential Permanent Opportunities
We are recruiting for two experienced Childcare Lawyers to join a busy legal team on an initial three-month contract.
The roles are predominantly remote, although successful candidates must be able to attend court approximately twice per week. There is also the potential for the positions to become permanent for the right candidates.
The Role
You will manage a varied childcare law caseload and provide high-quality legal advice and representation in relation to children and family matters.
Responsibilities are likely to include:
- Managing a caseload of childcare and public law matters
- Advising on care proceedings and related children matters
- Conducting advocacy and attending court approximately twice per week
- Preparing applications, statements, evidence and court documentation
- Advising clients on complex and sensitive childcare cases
- Working closely with social care professionals and other stakeholders
- Attending legal planning and other relevant meetings
- Providing clear and practical legal advice throughout proceedings
- Ensuring cases are progressed effectively and within required timescales
About You
We are looking for experienced Childcare Lawyers who:
- Have substantial experience handling childcare/public law cases
- Are confident managing their own caseload
- Have strong knowledge of relevant children and family law
- Have experience of court advocacy
- Can attend court approximately twice per week
- Have excellent drafting, communication and case-management skills
- Are comfortable working independently in a predominantly remote role
Contract Details
Rate: £55 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week across five days
Start: 1 September 2026
End: 1 December 2026
Working arrangement: Remote apart from court attendance approximately twice per week
Vacancies: 2
Potential to become permanent for the right candidates
If you’re an experienced Childcare Lawyer looking for your next opportunity, please apply with your latest CV.