Childcare Solicitor - Panel accredited or willing to work towards (Legal Aid) 2 years PQE + |Ci[...]

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is seeking a Childcare Solicitor with at least 2 years PQE to join their Children & Family Law team. The role involves managing a diverse caseload and providing high-quality legal representation, with a supportive, hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates will have panel accreditation or be willing to pursue it, along with strong advocacy skills.

Benefits

Excellent holiday allowance (23 days + bank holidays)

Cycle to work scheme

Regular team socials

Qualifications

• 2–5 years PQE with experience in public and private children law.
• Children Panel accreditation or willingness to work towards it.
• Strong advocacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own diverse caseload of children law matters.
• Prepare and conduct family cases including advocacy at court.
• Build and maintain a client/Guardian following.

Skills

Advocacy

Case Management

Client Service

Relationship Building

Education

Children Panel accreditation

2-5 years PQE

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Childcare Solicitor - Panel accredited or willing to work towards (Legal Aid) 2 years PQE + |City - London |£40-75K dep on PQE|hybrid working, london

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Client:

LR Legal Recruitment

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Childcare Solicitor - Panel accredited or willing to work towards (Legal Aid) 2 years PQE + |City - London |£40-75K dep on PQE|

VIEW FULL JOB DESCRIPTION: Childcare Solicitor - min 2 years PQE - City - London - hybridChildcare Solicitor - panel accredited or working towards - Min 2 years PQE - London - City - Hybrid

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a passionate and driven solicitor to join a thriving and specialist Children & Family Law team with a strong reputation for handling complex and high-profile matters, including radicalisation and non-accidental injury cases.

The team receives regular instructions from Children’s Guardians and is known for providing high-quality legal representation across public and private children law proceedings, as well as developing work in Divorce & Finance.

The Role

You will join a supportive and forward-thinking department committed to excellence, where you will:

• Manage your own diverse caseload of children law matters
• Prepare and conduct family cases including advocacy at court
• Build and maintain a client/Guardian following
• Work both independently and collaboratively within an expert legal team

What they are Looking For

• 2–5 years PQE with experience in public and private children law
• Children Panel accreditation or working towards it
• Strong advocacy experience and confident case management skills
• A commitment to legal aid work and high-quality client service
• Ability to develop new work and build strong relationships

Salary & Working Environment

• Competitive salary dependent upon PQE/Accreditation/Following
• Hybrid working: 2–3 office days per week post-induction (2-week full-time induction period)
• Excellent holiday allowance (23 days + bank holidays)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Regular team socials and a genuinely welcoming culture

If you are looking for a progressive, supportive environment where your expertise will be valued and developed, we would love to hear from you.

Alison Banks at [emailprotected] or call for a confidential discussion on 0208 464 2506 (office hours) or 07979952201 (out of office hours).

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LR Legal Recruitment is operating as an Employment Agency in respect of this vacancy.