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Senior Lawyer - Childcare

Job in Exeter, Devon, EX2, England, UK
Listing for: Essential Employment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-06
Job specializations:
  • Law/Legal
    Legal Counsel, Civil Law, Litigation, Lawyer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42.67 GBP Hourly GBP 42.67 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Senior Lawyer - Childcare needed in Exeter, £42.67ph PAYE - Reference: 5305144

  • Manage a caseload of childcare and safeguarding matters, including care proceedings, adoption, child protection, and related public law litigation.
  • Provide clear, timely and robust legal advice to social workers, managers, senior officers on all aspects of children's social care law.
  • Conduct and oversee litigation, including advocacy where appropriate, and instruct counsel in complex cases.
  • Draft and review legal documents, court applications, statements, policies and reports.
  • Support strategic decision-making within Children's Services, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and legal obligations.
  • Develop effective working relationships with social care professionals, external agencies, the judiciary and partner organisations.
  • Contribute to service improvement, policy development and the continuous enhancement of legal services.

This is a full time role on apermanentbasis

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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