Senior Lawyer - Childcare


Company:	ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD
Salary:	£42.67 to £42.67 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Exeter, EX2 4QD
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	15 Sept 2026
Closing date:	15 Oct 2026

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Summary

Senior Lawyer - Childcare needed in Exeter, £42.67ph PAYE - Reference: 5305144

• Manage a caseload of childcare and safeguarding matters, including care proceedings, adoption, child protection, and related public law litigation.

• Provide clear, timely and robust legal advice to social workers, managers, senior officers on all aspects of children's social care law.

• Conduct and oversee litigation, including advocacy where appropriate, and instruct counsel in complex cases.

• Draft and review legal documents, court applications, statements, policies and reports.

• Support strategic decision-making within Children's Services, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and legal obligations.

• Develop effective working relationships with social care professionals, external agencies, the judiciary and partner organisations.

• Contribute to service improvement, policy development and the continuous enhancement of legal services.

This is a full time role on a permanent basis

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@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.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

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