Senior Childcare Solicitor – Leicester

Clayton Legal; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 4% employer contribution

BUPA healthcare

Group Income Protection

3x salary Death in Service benefit

Long Service Awards

Discounted gym membership

Health screening

Annual leave options

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Job summary

Clayton Legal is recruiting an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join a well-established team in Leicester. You will handle a range of childcare matters, including EPOs, special guardianship, adoption, and private law applications, with a focus on compassionate client care.

Ideally, you will have 5+ years’ PQE and be confident in advocacy while delivering clear, practical advice to families navigating difficult scenarios.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE in childcare law.
• Solid experience across EPOs, guardianship and adoption, plus private law applications.

Responsibilities

• Advocate childcare cases in court and provide clear, practical advice.
• Work on EPOs, guardianship/adoption and private law matters.
• Support children and families with compassionate guidance.

Skills

Childcare law

EPOs

Special Guardianship

Adoption matters

Private law

Guardian representation

Job description

Clayton Legal is recruiting an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join a well-established team in Leicester. You will handle a range of childcare matters, including EPOs, special guardianship, adoption, and private law applications, with a focus on compassionate client care.

Ideally, you will have 5+ years’ PQE and be confident in advocacy while delivering clear, practical advice to families navigating difficult scenarios.