Childcare Lawyer

Childcare Lawyer About the Role We are seeking an experienced Childcare Lawyer to join the Council s Legal Services team and provide high-quality, practical and legally robust advice across a broad range of childcare matters. You will manage your own caseload with light-touch supervision, providing specialist legal advice to council services, senior officers and elected members. The role will involve regular advocacy, including twice weekly attendance at court, as well as advising on complex childcare issues, policies, procedures and decision-making. This role will be remote other than when attending court. Key Responsibilities Manage an autonomous caseload covering the full range of childcare and public sector legal work. Provide specialist and general childcare legal advice to council services, colleagues, elected members and senior officers. Undertake regular advocacy in courts, tribunals, hearings and committees. Draft, review and negotiate legal documents, pleadings, agreements and other legal documentation. Advise on policies, strategies and procedures relating to childcare and safeguarding. Provide clear, proportionate and solution-focused advice on legal and operational risk. Support lawful and effective decision-making across the Council. Maintain accurate case management, file management, time recording and billing records. Contribute to the development of legal templates, precedents, guidance and processes. Support training and provide legal guidance to client ..... full job details .....