Childcare Solicitor (Panel)

Executive Network Legal Ltd; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Genuine career progression

Flexible / Hybrid working arrangements

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Ltd is seeking an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join their supportive team in West Midlands. The role requires a minimum of 3 years PQE and involves managing complex childcare cases, collaborating with social care professionals, and conducting advocacy in court. Competitive salary of £60,000+ offered, along with flexible working arrangements and genuine career progression opportunities. Interested candidates should contact Penny Trotman at eNL by phone or email their CV for a confidential discussion.

Qualifications

• Applications are sought from Childcare Solicitors or Legal Executives with a minimum of 3 Years PQE.
• Proven experience handling childcare/public law caseloads.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and complex caseload of public law childcare proceedings.
• Conduct advocacy in Family Proceedings Courts and County Courts.
• Prepare court documents including applications and witness statements.

Skills

Childcare/Public Law experience

Advocacy in family proceedings

Communication skills

Ability to manage complex workloads

Mentoring or supervising junior lawyers

Education

3+ Years PQE as Childcare Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

Childcare Solicitor, 3+ Years PQE, West Midlands, £60,000+ (DOE) – A new opportunity for an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join a friendly and supportive team. REF:3917.

THE ROLE:

• This is a dynamic role involving high-quality legal work, direct collaboration with social care professionals, and regular advocacy in the Family Courts.
• You will manage a varied and complex caseload of public law childcare proceedings, supporting Children’s Services to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
• Handle complex and sensitive cases including non-accidental injury, sexual abuse, neglect, and multi‑agency disputes.
• Conduct advocacy in Family Proceedings Courts and County Courts.
• Prepare court documents including applications, threshold documents, witness statements, and case management orders.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Applications are sought from Childcare Solicitors or Legal Executives with a minimum of 3 Years PQE.
• Proven experience handling childcare/public law caseloads.
• Experience of advocacy in family proceedings.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding law and local government children’s services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex, high‑pressure workloads effectively.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior lawyers.

ON OFFER:

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Genuine career progression.
• Flexible / Hybrid working arrangements.
• Supportive working environment.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply contact Penny Trotman at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

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