Childcare Lawyer

Childcare Lawyer

Salary : up to £49,501 p/a PLUS market supplement of £3000

Full-time (part time hours will also be considered)

Location : South Coast

Potential for fully remote working!

About the Childcare Lawyer opportunity:

Sellick Partnership is delighted to have partnered with one of our long‑standing local authority clients in the recruitment of a childcare lawyer.

If you are looking for a rewarding career, helping improve the lives of children and their families in the local community, this could be the career opportunity for you!

You will join a small and supportive team of like‑minded lawyers dealing with a varied and challenging caseload. This is a fantastic opportunity for those wishing to expand and develop their expertise in child protection law. You may have limited experience gained from a training contract or as a newly qualified lawyer OR looking to transition from private practice into a local authority role. This could be the role you have been looking for!

Responsibilities of the Childcare Lawyer will include:

• Managing a caseload of child care proceedings
• Delivering expert legal advice to client services
• The potential to undertake advocacy if desired
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

Key requirements of the Childcare Lawyer will include:

• You will need to be an enthusiastic Solicitor, Barrister or FILEX with experience of working in public law childcare work
• Knowledge of relevant policies, regulations and legislation
• Proven ability to work under pressure whilst managing competing demands
• Excellent interpersonal, persuasion and negotiation skills

Benefits of the Childcare Lawyer position will include:

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a plus bank holiday
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted island sports and leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts and benefits schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Salary Sacrifice scheme
• Flexible and agile working options

How to apply for the Childcare Lawyer position:

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience for the role of Childcare Lawyer, please apply now or contact Natalie Ferguson in our Manchester office for more information.

Closing date; 27th February 2026

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