Full job description
SENIOR LAWYER - CHILDREN & FAMILIES | FULLY REMOTE | £50-£60 PER HOUR | LOCUM
CRA Consulting are currently working with Manchester City Council to recruit an experienced Senior Lawyer specialising in Children & Families to join their Legal Services team on a long-term locum basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Children & Families lawyer looking for a fully remote position, working within an established local authority legal team.
The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal advice and representation on complex Children & Families matters, supporting the Council and its partners across a challenging and varied caseload.
The Role
You will be responsible for providing specialist legal advice and representation on a range of complex matters, including:
*Providing legal advice to social care and other Council departments on complex Children & Families matters
*Managing a challenging and varied caseload with a high degree of autonomy
*Advising on care proceedings and other proceedings involving children and families
*Representing the Council in court and other formal proceedings
*Preparing cases, drafting legal documents and providing strategic advice
*Working closely with social workers, senior managers and other professionals
*Advising on complex and sensitive issues and providing clear, practical and solution-focused legal advice
*Contributing to the development and improvement of legal services
*Supporting colleagues and sharing knowledge and expertise within the wider legal team

About You
We’re looking for an experienced Children & Families lawyer who can demonstrate:
*Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive
*Strong experience in Children & Families / Social Care law
*Experience handling complex care proceedings and related matters
*Strong advocacy and court experience
*The ability to provide high-quality, commercially aware and pragmatic legal advice
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
*The ability to work independently and manage a demanding caseload
*Previous local authority experience is highly desirable

Role Details
Position: Senior Lawyer - Children & Families
Organisation: Manchester City Council
Contract: Locum until 31 March 2027
Rate:£50-£60 per hour
Working Arrangement:Fully Remote
Start Date: ASAP
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Children & Families lawyer who wants the flexibility of fully remote working, alongside a long-term assignment with a major local authority.
Interested?
Apply below or contact Umar at CRA Consulting for a confidential chat to discuss the role and your next locum opportunity.