Childcare Panel Partner — Build & Lead Coventry Team

ENL Legal Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment is seeking an experienced Childcare Panel Partner to establish and lead the firm’s new Coventry presence. You will build a high-performing team, recruit solicitors and support staff, and shape the local office and client base.

The role offers autonomy within a national firm, with scope to develop a market-leading childcare practice and strong links to local authorities and professionals in the West Midlands.

Qualifications

• Experience as a childcare lawyer with panel membership is essential.
• Proven leadership and ability to build and manage a team.
• Strong business development and client-networking capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing Childcare team in Coventry.
• Recruit solicitors, paralegals and support staff.
• Develop the Coventry office and establish a local presence.
• Manage a high-quality caseload of complex childcare matters.
• Advise parents, children, local authorities and professionals.
• Drive business development and relationships with clients.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Business development

Client relationships

Recruitment

Advocacy

Childcare law

Networking

Entrepreneurial

Education

Children Panel membership

Job description

ENL Legal Recruitment is seeking an experienced Childcare Panel Partner to establish and lead the firm’s new Coventry presence. You will build a high-performing team, recruit solicitors and support staff, and shape the local office and client base.

The role offers autonomy within a national firm, with scope to develop a market-leading childcare practice and strong links to local authorities and professionals in the West Midlands.