_{17th September, 2026}

Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy Local Authority in South East England, are looking for an experienced Child Protection Lawyer to join their team and play a crucial role within their Law Operations

Position: Child Protection Lawyer
Rate: £50.00 p/h Umbrella
Contract Duration: 3 months with Possible Extension
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
Job Duties: 

• Provide timely, clear and effective legal advice, representation and assistance to the Local Authority in order to enable the Local Authority to discharge their functions lawfully and effectively.
• Manage a full, varied, demanding and more complex caseload and deliver innovative solutions with minimal supervision.
• Support the Monitoring Officers in respect of their duty to advise the Local Authority of any illegality or procedural default to enable the matter to be investigated.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Child Protection Lawyer or similar role
• Previous experience working for a Local Authority or similar organisation.
• Enhanced DBS Required
• Solicitor, barrister or Fellow of CILEX who is eligible to practise in England and Wales and has (or be in a position to apply for) a current practicing certificate issued by the relevant regulatory authority.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.rosa@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on     020 3854 4910

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