Childcare Solicitor

Synergy Personnel Services; Northampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday + bank holidays

BUPA healthcare cover

Life insurance (3x salary)

Matched pension contributions up to 4%

1 paid volunteering day per year

Annual staff recognition awards

Additional voluntary benefits package

Job summary

Synergy Personnel Services is seeking an experienced childcare solicitor for a well-established Northampton law firm. The role involves managing a varied caseload in family and childcare matters, representing parents and relatives in care proceedings and other orders.

You must be Law Society Children Panel accredited and comfortable handling your own caseload with high client care standards. Based in Northampton, the position offers a competitive salary of £55,000–£60,000 with excellent

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Law Society Children Panel.
• Experience handling childcare matters.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to deliver high-quality client care.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of public childcare matters.
• Represent parents, grandparents and family members in care proceedings and related orders.
• Handle Care proceedings, Emergency protection matters, Special Guardianship Orders, child arrangement issues, PLO matters, and advocacy where appropriate.

Skills

Children Panel Accreditation

Independent caseload handling

Client advocacy

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Solicitors qualification

Job description

Northampton

£55,000 – £60,000 + Excellent Benefits

A well-established and highly respected regional law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join its growing Family & Childcare team in Northampton. This is an excellent opportunity for a Children Panel Accredited Solicitor seeking high-quality work, long-term career progression, and the chance to join a supportive and collaborative firm with an outstanding reputation across the region.

The Opportunity

You will manage a varied caseload of public childcare matters, representing parents, grandparents, and other family members in sensitive and complex proceedings.

The role will include:

• Care proceedings
• Emergency protection matters
• Special Guardianship Orders
• Child arrangement issues
• PLO matters
• Advocacy where appropriate
• Working closely with local authorities and external agencies

The successful candidate must be a member of the Law Society Children Panel and will be confident handling their own caseload independently while delivering exceptional client care. This position would suit a compassionate and technically strong solicitor who enjoys working within a team-focused environment and is committed to supporting vulnerable clients through difficult circumstances.

Why Join?

This award-winning regional practice has a heritage spanning more than 200 years and is recognised for combining high-quality legal expertise with a genuinely people-focused culture.

The firm has strong ties within the local community and regularly supports Chamber of Commerce initiatives, schools, universities, and local events. Several teams are recognised by the Legal 500, and the business has an excellent reputation for developing and progressing its people internally.

Culture & Working Environment

The firm prides itself on fostering a supportive and collaborative working culture where work-life balance is genuinely valued.

The business operates primarily office-based working, although hybrid working requests can be reviewed on an individual basis. During the initial 6-month probation period, employees are expected to work fully office based.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays (including 3 days typically allocated between Christmas & New Year due to office closure)
• Holiday entitlement increases with service to 28 days
• BUPA healthcare cover
• Life insurance (3x salary)
• Matched pension contributions up to 4%
• 1 paid volunteering day per year
• Annual staff recognition awards
• Additional voluntary benefits package
• Enhanced packages available at Junior Partner level

This is an excellent opportunity for a Children Panel Solicitor looking to join a respected and progressive firm where they can continue to build a rewarding long-term career.

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