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Childcare Solicitor

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Job ID:

37396

Practice Area(s):

Children's Services

Location:

Yorkshire 
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Posted:

20.11.2025

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary:

55-60

Salary Type:

per hour
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Job Description:

Locum Childcare Solicitor – Local Authority (Yorkshire)

Start Date: Within the next 4 weeks
Interviews: Taking place next week
Working Arrangement: Largely remote, with weekly in-person advocacy
Rate: Excellent, highly competitive

A well-established Local Authority in Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Locum Childcare Solicitor to join their supportive legal team on an initial contract basis.

The Role

You will handle a busy and varied caseload of public law childcare matters, including:

  • Conducting care proceedings and related applications

  • Providing clear, timely legal advice to social care teams

  • Attending court for weekly advocacy (in person)

Requirements

To be considered, you must have:

  • Local Authority childcare law experience (essential)
  • Advocacy experience in the Family Court
  • A solid understanding of the Children Act 1989 and public law proceedings
  • Ability to work remotely with excellent communication and case-management skills

Why Apply?

  • Excellent hourly rate

  • Long-term contract opportunity

  • Highly flexible working arrangement

  • Chance to join a supportive and well-organised legal team


To Apply / For More Information

Please contact Pat McKeown at:
pat.mckeown@vividresourcing.com or 0161 470 5505

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Vivid Resourcing
United Kingdom

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Vivid Resourcing
United Kingdom
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Childcare Solicitor

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Job ID:

37396

Practice Area(s):

Children's Services

Location:

Yorkshire 
col-narrow-right   

Posted:

20.11.2025

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary:

55-60

Salary Type:

per hour
col-wide   

Job Description:

Locum Childcare Solicitor – Local Authority (Yorkshire)

Start Date: Within the next 4 weeks
Interviews: Taking place next week
Working Arrangement: Largely remote, with weekly in-person advocacy
Rate: Excellent, highly competitive

A well-established Local Authority in Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Locum Childcare Solicitor to join their supportive legal team on an initial contract basis.

The Role

You will handle a busy and varied caseload of public law childcare matters, including:

  • Conducting care proceedings and related applications

  • Providing clear, timely legal advice to social care teams

  • Attending court for weekly advocacy (in person)

Requirements

To be considered, you must have:

  • Local Authority childcare law experience (essential)
  • Advocacy experience in the Family Court
  • A solid understanding of the Children Act 1989 and public law proceedings
  • Ability to work remotely with excellent communication and case-management skills

Why Apply?

  • Excellent hourly rate

  • Long-term contract opportunity

  • Highly flexible working arrangement

  • Chance to join a supportive and well-organised legal team


To Apply / For More Information

Please contact Pat McKeown at:
pat.mckeown@vividresourcing.com or 0161 470 5505