Childcare Solicitor

Clayton Legal; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 4% employer contribution

BUPA healthcare

Group Income Protection

3x salary Death in Service benefit

Long Service Awards

Discounted gym membership

Health screening

Annual leave options

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Job summary

Clayton Legal is recruiting an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join a well-established team in Leicester. You will handle a range of childcare matters, including EPOs, special guardianship, adoption, and private law applications, with a focus on compassionate client care.

Ideally, you will have 5+ years’ PQE and be confident in advocacy while delivering clear, practical advice to families navigating difficult scenarios.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE in childcare law.
• Solid experience across EPOs, guardianship and adoption, plus private law applications.

Responsibilities

• Advocate childcare cases in court and provide clear, practical advice.
• Work on EPOs, guardianship/adoption and private law matters.
• Support children and families with compassionate guidance.

Skills

Childcare law

EPOs

Special Guardianship

Adoption matters

Private law

Guardian representation

Job description

I’m currently working with a really well-established law firm who are looking to add an experienced Childcare Solicitor to their team in Leicester.

This is a great opportunity to join one of the largest Childcare teams in the East Midlands, working on behalf of children across England. The team has a fantastic reputation and, due to continued growth, they’re now looking for someone to come on board.

You’ll ideally have 5+ years’ PQE and solid experience across a range of Childcare matters, including:

• EPOs
• Special Guardianship and adoption matters
• Private law applications, including Rule .4 instructions
• Separate representation of competent children

Children’s Panel accreditation would be a big plus, although they’re also open to someone who is currently working towards accreditation. If you have an existing Guardian following, that would also be welcomed.

They’re looking for someone who is confident with advocacy and able to provide clear, practical advice, but who also understands the importance of being compassionate and supportive when dealing with children and families going through what can be incredibly difficult circumstances.

You’ll need to genuinely enjoy Childcare work and care about the difference the work you do can make.

A bit about the firm

This is a long-established firm with an excellent reputation and a history going back almost years. They have won Large Law Firm of the Year numerous times and have a number of lawyers recognised in the Legal .

The Leicester office is right in the heart of the city, opposite Leicester Cathedral and just a short walk from Highcross, so there’s plenty around you.

What’s on offer?

As well as a competitive salary, the firm offers a really good benefits package, including:

• Pension scheme with up to 4% employer contribution
• BUPA healthcare for eligible roles
• Group Income Protection
• Competitive holiday allowance, which increases with length of service
• 3x salary Death in Service benefitLong Service Awards
• Discounted gym and health club membership
• Health screening
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Salary sacrifice car scheme, including electric and hybrid vehicles
• Plus a range of other flexible benefits