Family Senior Associate (Childcare)

QED Legal LLP; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected legal firm near Heathrow is seeking a Senior Solicitor specializing in childcare law. This position offers a genuine opportunity for career progression and varied, meaningful work. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with at least 5 years' PQE in family law and strong advocacy skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Career progression routes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' PQE in childcare/family law.
• Experience working on both private and public law cases.
• Passionate about helping families and children.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad caseload of private and public children law matters.
• Run your own files independently with team support.
• Mentor or supervise more junior team members.

Skills

Strong advocacy skills

Experience in childcare/family law

Mentoring or supervising skills

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Children Law Accreditation

Job description

Are you a senior childcare solicitor ready for your next move?

We’re working with a well‑respected firm near Heathrow that's looking to grow its Family team with a dedicated Senior Solicitor specialising in children law matters.

This is a fantastic opportunity if you're looking for genuine career progression, varied and meaningful work, and a supportive environment where your experience will be truly valued.

What You’ll Be Doing:

You’ll be handling a broad caseload of both private and public children law matters – from care proceedings and child arrangement orders to special guardianship and more. You’ll be given the space to run your own files independently, with the support of a solid team around you. If you’re someone who enjoys mentoring or supervising more junior team members, that’s a big plus too.

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with at least 5 years' PQE in childcare/family law.
• You must hold the Children Law Accreditation (Law Society Panel Member).
• Strong advocacy skills and experience working across both private and public law cases.
• A mediator qualification would be great to have, but it’s not essential.
• Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who’s passionate about helping families and children through often complex and emotional situations.

What’s On Offer:

• A competitive salary tailored to your experience.
• Bonus scheme recognisingperformance.
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance.
• Clear career progression routes within a forward‑thinking and genuinely supportive firm.
• The chance to be part of a team with a great local and regional reputation in family law.

If you would be interested in finding out more about this role or hear about any other opportunities please reach out to Rhian Thompson at QED Legal ([e-mail]) or alternatively click on the "APPLY" button below.