Childcare Lawyer

Hybrid - Childcare Lawyer - North Northamptonshire Council Salary: £375 Per Day Hours: 37 Hours Working Schedule: Monday to Friday Contract Length: 3 Month Contract Location: Kettering, NN157QX Job Details We are looking for a qualified, experienced Childcare Lawyer for 37 hours per week Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will need to carry out their own advocacy (up to contested final hearings) and be available to attend court at least twice per week. Join the existing Legal Team at West Northants Council, one of the newest and the fourth biggest Unitary Council in England. If you have experience in Child Care Law, we want to hear from you. Whether you are looking to develop your local government experience, change sector into local government or return to work after a career break, you won’t find a better place to do so. Whilst local government experience is not essential, a passion for delivering an excellent legal service in a fast-paced environment and a desire to help shape and deliver an exemplar local authority legal service is. What will you be doing? Your duties will include: * Advising upon and conducting proceedings relating to the care and protection of children and young people. * Providing legal advice and support to clients, including elected members and senior officers. * Being a lead within the team and providing guidance and support to other members of the team. Please apply with your most recent CV and Daniel will be in touch to discuss