Childcare Solicitor locum


Company:	ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD
Salary:	£40 - £60
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Remote, OX1 1ND
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	3 Aug 2026
Closing date:	2 Sept 2026

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Summary

Childcare solicitor needed

37 hours per week, must have Practising Certificate and willing to cover own remote hearings.

Start date – asap initially for 3 months

Rate range - £40 – £60 depending on experience.

We will consider fully remote candidates on the basis they carry a higher caseload due to not completing advocacy (12-15 cases).

We are looking for experienced candidates with Local Authority Childcare solicitor experience who are able to comfortably take over a full caseload which will transfer to them from permanent members of staff who are leaving the team imminently.

Reference number for this role is 478240

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

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