Senior Childcare Lawyer (REMOTE WORKING CONSIDERED)
| Posting date: | 05 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £42.67 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 April 2026 |
| Location: | Exeter, South West, EX2 4QD |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP227419CT1757-5291124-05032026 |
Summary
Senior Childcare Lawyer (REMOTE WORKING CONSIDERED) needed, £42.67ph PAYE - Reference: 5291124
Remote working will be considered
Condensed hours will be considered
• Drafting, negotiating, and preparing documentation for care proceedings and other childcare matters.
• Providing timely, robust legal advice to senior officers, frontline social workers, and elected members on all aspects of childcare law.
• Managing and conducting public law litigation, including representing the Client at court.
• Instructing counsel and specialist advocates where appropriate.
• Supporting strategic decision-making across the Children’s Services directorate.
• Line managing and mentoring junior lawyers, ensuring quality and compliance.
This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis
If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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