Senior Care Solicitor | Lead Child Care Team

QED Legal; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal practice in Reading seeks a Senior Solicitor to join their Child Care team. This role involves managing Child Care matters, leading and supervising junior lawyers, and driving the development of the Care Department. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, a range of advocacy experiences, and a commitment to outstanding client care. The position offers flexibility with full-time and part-time options, competitive salary, and an additional bonus scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex care proceedings.
• Strong advocacy abilities.
• Demonstrable experience supervising junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of Child Care work across public law proceedings.
• Supervise and develop solicitors and paralegals.
• Drive departmental development and generate new work.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving approach

Confident IT skills

Building long-term relationships

Education

Child Panel Membership

Job description

A leading legal practice in Reading seeks a Senior Solicitor to join their Child Care team. This role involves managing Child Care matters, leading and supervising junior lawyers, and driving the development of the Care Department. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, a range of advocacy experiences, and a commitment to outstanding client care. The position offers flexibility with full-time and part-time options, competitive salary, and an additional bonus scheme.