LAW Absolute is recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority based in the North-East of England for a Locum Childcare Solicitor on a temporary/interim basis, starting as soon as possible and lasting until April 2026 in the first instance. You will manage a caseload of childcare/child protection legal proceedings, and you will conduct advocacy in court when necessary, in person in Middlesbrough. The council is looking for a locum childcare lawyer with previous local government experience. To apply you will be: An England and Wales qualified solicitor or CILEX lawyer Able to demonstrate previous experience within childcare law from a local government environment Able to attend court and conduct advocacy in person in Middlesbrough as necessary Available on no more than a 4-week notice period The salary for this role will be £50-£60/hour umbrella, depending on experience. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.