Childcare & Education Lawyer | Social Care Team

Sefton; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking to recruit 3 Lawyers to join the Childcare Team. The successful candidates will provide legal services related to childcare and education matters, managing a caseload of complex childcare law cases. Applicants must possess demonstrable experience in childcare law and the ability to provide advice on school queries. This is a full-time permanent position, with working hours of 36 hours per week. Closing date for applications is 25/01/2026.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in childcare law is essential.
• Ability to provide legal services in relation to education matters.
• Experience working with limited supervision and providing support.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services in relation to childcare and education.
• Manage a caseload of complex childcare law cases.
• Offer advice on school queries.

Skills

Childcare law experience

Legal advice skills

Ability to handle complex cases

Job description

A local council is seeking to recruit 3 Lawyers to join the Childcare Team. The successful candidates will provide legal services related to childcare and education matters, managing a caseload of complex childcare law cases. Applicants must possess demonstrable experience in childcare law and the ability to provide advice on school queries. This is a full-time permanent position, with working hours of 36 hours per week. Closing date for applications is 25/01/2026.