Childcare Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Limited seeks a Childcare Solicitor with 2+ PQE to join its East Midlands team. You will manage a varied childcare caseload, advising parents and families with practical, clear guidance in sensitive matters.

Applicants should have Children Panel Accreditation and be capable of advocacy. The role offers growth within a supportive, experienced firm and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' PQE in childcare law.
• Children Panel Accreditation is required or highly desirable.
• Ability to undertake own advocacy advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own a varied caseload of childcare matters across public and private law.
• Advise parents and extended family with clear, practical guidance.
• Handle orders such as child arrangement, special guardianship, care orders, and pre-proceedings meetings.

Skills

Advocacy ability

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Children Panel Accreditation

Job description

Childcare Solicitor, 2+ PQE – East Midlands - £DOE – This established Legal 500 law firm is looking to strengthen its Childcare team through the appointment of an ambitious and motivated Childcare Solicitor.

THE ROLE

You will take ownership of your own varied caseload of childcare matters, providing clear, practical advice and support to parents, grandparents, and wider family members during often complex and sensitive circumstances. Your work will span a broad range of public and private children law matters, including child arrangement orders, special guardianship orders, care orders, emergency protection orders, interim care orders, and pre-proceedings meetings. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise, take on meaningful responsibility and make a real difference to the lives of children and families.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal Childcare Solicitor will have a minimum of 2 years’ PQE, with Children Panel Accreditation and demonstrable technical expertise across all aspects of childcare law. The ability to undertake your own advocacy would be highly advantageous. You will join an experienced and knowledgeable team, where collaboration, professional development and exceptional client care are at the heart of the practice. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, alongside a genuine commitment to supporting clients through sensitive and challenging circumstances. This is an excellent opportunity to build on your existing expertise, take on new challenges and further develop your career within a friendly, dynamic, and supportive firm.

THE FIRM

A well-established and highly regarded law firm with an excellent reputation for delivering approachable, client-focused legal services and expert advice. With ambitious plans for continued growth, the firm is seeking a motivated Childcare Solicitor to join its expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a progressive and forward-thinking practice that champions collaboration, encourages professional development and offers the opportunity to play an active role in its continued success.

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