Family Solicitor

Yorkshire Pie Company; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 25 days annual leave

Hybrid and flexible working

Pension scheme

Professional subscriptions paid

Panel accreditations support

Wellbeing programme

Discounted legal services

Staff events

Job summary

Yorkshire Pie Company is seeking a Senior Family/Childcare Solicitor with 10+ years’ PQE to lead a public children case load in West Yorkshire. The role emphasizes strong advocacy, client care, and mentoring of junior lawyers within a respected team.

You will manage care proceedings, Child Act matters, and related liaising in a supportive, flexible environment that values progression and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Senior Solicitor with at least 10 years’ PQE and strong background in public children work.
• Experience handling publicly funded/legally aided care proceedings and Child Act matters.
• Children Panel membership or Resolution/Family Panel accreditation would be advantageous, with consideration for those working toward accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers within the department.
• Handle a varied and complex caseload of public children matters, including care proceedings and child arrangements disputes.
• Contribute to growth of the department and uphold high standards of client care and advocacy.

Skills

Advocacy

Leadership

Mentoring

Job description

Family Solicitor – West Yorkshire

A leading specialist family law practice with a strong presence across Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Senior Childcare Solicitor (10+ PQE) to join one of its offices in West Yorkshire.

This is a senior-level opportunity for an ambitious Solicitor looking to take on a key role within a highly respected public family law team renowned for its expertise in complex children matters, care proceedings and legally aided work.

The firm has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality representation across all aspects of family law, with particular strengths in childcare, domestic abuse and public law proceedings. Its lawyers are recognised for combining technical excellence with a compassionate, client-focused approach, supporting vulnerable families through highly sensitive and often challenging circumstances.

You will handle a varied and complex caseload of public children matters, including Care Proceedings, Child Arrangements disputes, non-accidental injury cases and other Children Act matters. The role offers the opportunity to supervise and mentor junior lawyers, contribute to the continued growth of the department and play an active role in maintaining the firm’s exceptional standards of client care.

You will be an experienced Family or Childcare Solicitor with at least 10 years’ PQE and a strong background in public children work. Children Panel membership or Resolution/Family Panel accreditation would be highly advantageous, although experienced applicants working towards accreditation will also be considered. Strong advocacy skills, leadership capability and experience handling legally aided matters are essential.

The firm offers a genuinely supportive and flexible working environment, recognising the importance of work-life balance while continuing to invest heavily in employee wellbeing, progression and long-term career development.

Benefits include:

• Competitive senior-level salary and remuneration package
• Up to 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional birthday leave, with long-service rewards
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Payment of practising certificate, professional subscriptions and panel accreditations
• Employee wellbeing support and assistance programme
• Staff referral bonus scheme and corporate discounts
• Discounted legal services
• Fully funded summer and Christmas social events
• Modern office environments with strong administrative and technical support
• Genuine progression opportunities within an expanding specialist family law practice

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Solicitor seeking high-quality childcare work, a collaborative culture and the chance to play a significant role within a progressive and respected family law firm.