Childcare Lawyer

Advocate Lawyer (Childcare) | £53,000-£57,000
Local Authority in Barnsley | Permanent | Hybrid/Agile Working
CRA Consulting are currently recruiting for an experienced Advocate Lawyer to join the Legal Services team of a local authority in Barnsley on a permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified advocate with Higher Rights of Audience and strong experience in Childcare Law, either from a local authority or private practice background.
The successful candidate will handle a varied and complex caseload, representing the Council in the Family Court and High Court, while also supporting the wider childcare legal team.
Key responsibilities:

• Represent the Council in Family Court and High Court proceedings.
• Manage a complex caseload of child protection and care matters.
• Handle matters involving adoption, injury, fatalities and international elements.
• Advise Social Services on relevant legislation and legal issues.
• Prepare court documentation and provide legal advice on social care matters.
• Support the training and development of colleagues within the childcare team.
• Deputise for senior and principal lawyers where required.
• Carry out legal research and assist with complex or specialist matters.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Lawyer with Higher Rights of Audience.
• Strong experience in Childcare Law.
• Experience within a local authority or private practice.
• Excellent advocacy and communication skills.
• Experience handling complex care proceedings.

Benefits include:

• £53,000-£57,000 salary
• Permanent position.
• Hybrid/agile working.
• Legal assistant support.
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below or contact Umar Tawil at CRA Consulting on or