We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority based in the West Midlands, who are looking to appoint a Childcare Safeguarding Lawyer on an initial 3-month locum basis.

This will be a full-time position offering remote working; however the successful candidate will be required to attend court hearings in West Midlands as required.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience within Childcare Law, and specifically a background within Local Government.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Handling a varied caseload of childcare safeguarding matters on behalf of the Council, advising and representing the Council to relevant stakeholders

• Conducting court hearings on behalf of the Council as required on children’s services cases

• Hearings are varied, ranging from directions hearings, to contested hearings

• Drafting orders and relevant documentation, and attending advocate meetings and other meetings at times

Experience required:

• Experience required in Childcare Law

• Experience within Local Government

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week

• Monday – Friday

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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