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Locum Child Protection Lawyer

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Job ID:

39296

Practice Area(s):

Children's Services
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Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

11.05.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority
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Job Description:

Locum Child Protection Lawyer – 6 Months + – Remote Working - £55 Umbrella

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Child Protection Lawyer to join a Large Local Authority on an interim basis. Please see details below:

Location: Remote working
Duration: 6 months initial contract 
Hours: Full-time ideally
Rate: £50-55 per hour, umbrella (up to £60ph DOE) 
IR35: Inside
 
  • Providing specialist childcare services and policy advice with a particular emphasis on the conduct of public law litigation for the protection of children
  • Providing legal services in respect of childcare law, including all negotiations on behalf of the Council as may be necessary prior to the issue of public law proceedings and issue of proceedings
  • Instructing counsel and specialist advocates where appropriate.
  • Supporting strategic decision-making across the Children’s Services directorate
This role is fully remote. Advocacy is not required for this role.

To apply for this role or to find out about other legal jobs, please contact Timothea Nash or Connie Ross on 07441 916435 or email your CV to tnash@venngroup.com and we will call you back.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
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Locum Child Protection Lawyer

col-narrow-left   

Job ID:

39296

Practice Area(s):

Children's Services
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

11.05.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority
col-wide   

Job Description:

Locum Child Protection Lawyer – 6 Months + – Remote Working - £55 Umbrella

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Child Protection Lawyer to join a Large Local Authority on an interim basis. Please see details below:

Location: Remote working
Duration: 6 months initial contract 
Hours: Full-time ideally
Rate: £50-55 per hour, umbrella (up to £60ph DOE) 
IR35: Inside
 
  • Providing specialist childcare services and policy advice with a particular emphasis on the conduct of public law litigation for the protection of children
  • Providing legal services in respect of childcare law, including all negotiations on behalf of the Council as may be necessary prior to the issue of public law proceedings and issue of proceedings
  • Instructing counsel and specialist advocates where appropriate.
  • Supporting strategic decision-making across the Children’s Services directorate
This role is fully remote. Advocacy is not required for this role.

To apply for this role or to find out about other legal jobs, please contact Timothea Nash or Connie Ross on 07441 916435 or email your CV to tnash@venngroup.com and we will call you back.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.