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Principal Childcare Lawyer
Posted 6 hours 22 minutes ago by LAW Absolute
Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
A local authority based in Berkshire is seeking a locum Principal Childcare Lawyer to start immediately.
Responsibilities- Lead Service Transformation - Drive strategic improvements across childcare legal services.
- Support the Interim Strategic Lead - Provide support on all matters falling under their remit.
- Court Compliance and Case Progression - Monitor and enforce adherence to the 26 week care proceedings, identify delays and implement corrective actions to meet judicial expectations.
- Advocacy Coordination and Support - Work closely with the Strategic Lead to increase the number of cases referred to the in house team.
- Training and Development - Mentor junior lawyers and deliver targeted training on childcare law, PLO procedures, advocacy skills, and court protocols.
- Hybrid working - All staff are expected to collect their equipment and return it in person. Applicants must be able to travel to and from Berkshire. Occasional in person staff days will occur.
- Previous management experience is essential.
To register an interest in the role, please send an updated CV to .