Senior Childcare Solicitor: Lead Caseload, Path to Director

REALM RECRUIT; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing childcare law firm in Greater Manchester is seeking a panel-accredited solicitor ready to step into a high-impact role. You will inherit an existing caseload and help shape the regional childcare team with a supportive culture and opportunity for progress. The ideal candidate will have experience in public law children matters and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid work arrangement, and great benefits.

Benefits

26 days holiday + your birthday off

Medicash health plan

Standard pension contribution

Structured appraisals

Qualifications

• Essential: Panel-accredited childcare solicitor.
• Experience managing public law children matters, parent and guardian work.
• Leadership potential or aspirations to progress into HOD / regional director role.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an existing caseload from day one.
• Provide guidance and supervision to junior staff.
• Build relationships with guardians and other professionals.
• Represent clients in court and ensure excellent client care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Business development skills

Leadership potential

Experience managing public law children matters

Education

Panel-accredited childcare solicitor

Job description

A growing childcare law firm in Greater Manchester is seeking a panel-accredited solicitor ready to step into a high-impact role. You will inherit an existing caseload and help shape the regional childcare team with a supportive culture and opportunity for progress. The ideal candidate will have experience in public law children matters and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid work arrangement, and great benefits.