Senior Childcare Solicitor

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Stafford, Staffordshire, ST161, England, UK

Listing for: Service Care Solutions - Legal

Contract, Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-03-11

Job specializations:

Law/Legal
Legal Counsel, Lawyer, Civil Law, Litigation

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 400 - 500 GBP Daily GBP 400.00 500.00 DAY

Service Care Solutions is working with a bustling local authority, based in Staffordshire, which is seeking an experienced Senior Childcare Solicitor to join their legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior legal professional with a strong background in public childcare law, to support a busy and collaborative local government legal service.Role:
Senior Childcare SolicitorLocation: StaffordshireUmbrella Rate: £400-£500 per dayPAY Inc. Rate: £351 - £435 per dayContract Length: 3 months ongoingKey Responsibilities

Managing a caseload of complex public childcare law.
Advising children's services and internal stakeholders on safeguarding and care proceedings.
Representing the authority at hearings and case conferences where required.
Supporting the wider legal team with specialist childcare expertise.

Requirements

5+ years of PQE in Childcare law as a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive in England and Wales.
Strong specialist experience in Public Childcare law within a local authority.
Proven ability to manage complex care proceedings and provide strategic legal advice.

Our client offers flexible working arrangements and is open to discussing different working patterns. While remote working can be accommodated, candidates who are able to attend court hearings in Stoke and Stafford when required would be particularly welcomed.Benefits:

Hybrid/remote working.
Weekly pay - the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
Flexible hours.

If this Senior Childcare Solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, then please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on , or email .uk.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

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