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Senior Childcare Lawyer Rate: 55- 65 per hour - Negotiable DOE Contract Length: 3-6-month initial contract Northwest Local Authority Hybrid Working Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of complex public and private children law matters. Advise on safeguarding, care proceedings, and related legislation. Conduct advocacy in contested proceedings where required. About You Be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or FCILEX (with advocacy rights). Have extensive experience in children and families law, ideally within a local authority setting. Demonstrate strong advocacy skills and confidence in court proceedings. If you're interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the details below: (phone number removed) Our legal specialist, Max, has extensive experience across all areas of the legal market and recruits for positions at every level - from legal assistants and paralegals through to Directors of Legal and Monitoring Officers. If this particular role isn't quite right for you, but you'd like to explore other opportunities, please get in touch using the contact details above for a confidential discussion about the market. We are also proud to offer a market-leading referral scheme, with rewards of up to 300. If you know someone who might be a great fit for this or another legal role, simply ask them to send their CV to Max - and don't forget to include your own details so we can ensure you receive your referral bonus if they are successful.

A Solicitors firm with a first rate reputation in the area of Childcare law are looking to recruit into their team in Leicester. The successful candidate for this position will be a qualified Childcare Solicitor or Legal Executive with upwards of 2 years PQE in dealing with a caseload of childcare matters. Childcare panel membership or a desire to work towards this accreditation would be beneficial. Duties in the role will be varied and may include dealing with matters such as - Care Orders/Interim Care Orders - Supervision Orders - Emergency Protection Orders - Special Guardianship Orders - Placement Orders - Adoption Orders - Child protection case Conferences, - Child Arrangement Orders - Domestic abuse/violence cases - Prohibited Steps Orders. This firm takes pride in how they look after their people. This is reflected in their benefits package which includes a top end salary (based on experience) as well as other perks such as 26 days annual leave +bank, bonus schemes, pension scheme and private healthcare. Hybrid working is encouraged within the firm with up to 2 days a week working from home if that is of interest to people. Genuine progression prospects will be made available for ambitious lawyers looking to move into senior positions to run teams over time. If you are a childcare Solicitor looking for a new role then this is a great opportunity to continue your career as part of one of the UKs strongest specialist teams then this role is worth consideration. Please get in touch for further details by applying using the links provided or getting in touch with Greg Whittaker at GWR Legal Recruitment.

Principal Lawyer - Safeguarding & Children's Services Barry Hybrid Working 51,356 - 54,495 + 8,000 Supplement If you're an experienced childcare lawyer looking to step into a leadership role where your work directly shapes outcomes for vulnerable children and families, this is a standout opportunity. You'll lead a specialist legal team within a well-regarded local authority, handling complex care proceedings, advising senior stakeholders and playing a key role in safeguarding decisions. What you'll be doing: Leading and developing a team of lawyers and support staff Managing complex children's public law cases Advising senior leaders on high-risk safeguarding matters Representing in Family Court proceedings Driving early legal engagement and best practice What we're looking for: Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX Strong experience in childcare law / care proceedings Confidence handling complex, sensitive cases Leadership experience or readiness to step up Why apply: Hybrid and flexible working 8,000 market supplement Strong pension and annual leave Clear progression and leadership development Apply directly or reach out via email to arrange a confidential chat! Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

CONSULTANCY ROLE WITH LEGAL 100 FIRM! Fee share - non salaried - Client following Join a Legal 100 Firm on a highly attractive fee-sharing basis, our client is Leading Law Firm in London seeks a skillful Consultant Solicitor to join on a self-employed basis. You will be joining on a non-salaried, profit-share basis. Working from home the financial split would be 70/30. If you would prefer to work in the London City office, located close to Moorgate tube, then the profit share would be 60/40. The Firm: Our Legal 100 client with offices across the Country combines a great heritage with a dynamic, modern approach, not only in the practice of law but also by utilising a highly innovative approach to recruitment. As a result, the firm has been very successful in attracting high-calibre lawyers to join the firm on a consultancy basis. Our client is now looking to extend this dedicated consultancy recruitment programme, offering experienced solicitors with a solid following of clients the opportunity to combine the prestige and security that comes from working with an established Legal 200 firm, which offers access to a wide range of clients including national and international clients, HNW individuals, and global organisations, with the freedom, flexibility and financial benefits of being Self-Employed. The Consultant Solicitor Role: You will be joining on a non-salaried, profit-share basis. Working from home the financial split would be 70/30; if you would prefer to work in the London City office, located close to Moorgate tube, then the profit share would be 60/40. Working as a Consultant Solicitor gives you the flexibility to plan your working hours, the freedom to take holidays to suit you, and your choice of location, should you choose to work from home. With no commute, and no requirement to attend office-based management meetings, you could use those hours more profitably to maximise your billable hours should you wish or focus on a better work-life balance with your family. Additionally, you can enjoy substantial financial benefits; for instance, the financial benefits that would accrue to someone with a following of 100k on a fee-share basis would far outweigh what you could expect to earn in a salaried role. The Consultant Solicitor Candidate: Our client is looking for applications from Solicitors, Senior Lawyers or highly ambitious Juniors who have a solid, demonstrable following of clients. The Firm will consider any area of legal practice, excluding Legal Aid matters, Childcare, Housing, Personal Injury and Crime matters. If you're a Consultant Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Marcus at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 11464. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003