Locum Childcare Solicitor

VennNorth West Englandreedpublished 09/30/2026

3 months + – Full time – Predominantly Remote Working – Up to £60-£65 per hour Umbrella

Position: Locum Childcare Solicitor Organisation: Midlands based Local Authority Duration: 3 months with the possibility of extension thereafter Working Pattern: Full time ideally – candidates for 4 days per week may also be considered Working Arrangement: Predominantly remote working, attending court 1-2 times per week Hourly Rate: Up to £60-£65 per hour umbrella

The ideal candidate will have a strong experience of handling Public Childcare matters in Local Authority.

Duties may include:

  • Manage a caseload of complex and sensitive public law children matters including care proceedings, adoption and associated high court proceedings
  • Draft high-quality legal documents under tight deadlines, including threshold statements, application forms, orders instructions to counsel and detailed legal advice
  • Conduct advocacy across urgent applications, CMHs, IRHs, and directions hearings
  • Advise regularly at Legal Planning Meetings

If you’re interested in this Locum Childcare Solicitor position, you can apply for this role online or contact Connie Ross or Sam *** directly via phone or email for further information on: or Job Reference: J88967

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits. Due to the large volume of applicants, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team have not contacted you in 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance

Locum Childcare Solicitor – 3 months + – Full time – Predominantly Remote Working – Up to £60-£65 per hour Umbrella

Contact person

Listed by the employer in the job posting — for questions and your application.

  • Connie Ross
  • Sam ***