Childcare Solicitor

CHILDCARE SOLICITOR, 6+ PQE, LONDON, £70,000 - £85,000 DOE – Join an award-winning Childcare team ranked by both Chambers and The Legal 500. Offering high-quality work, hybrid working and excellent career development, this is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Solicitor to join a highly regarded team. JOB REF: 215305051

• Join a specialist Children team handling complex public and private law children matters.
• Represent children, parents and family members in care proceedings and private law childcare cases, with adoption experience advantageous.
• You will undertake advocacy where required and manage sensitive and complex cases with a strong focus on client care.
• Support and supervise junior fee earners while contributing to team training, knowledge sharing and development.
• Play an active role in raising the department's profile through networking, training and other business development initiatives.
• Applications are welcomed from Solicitors with 6+ years’ PQE and significant experience in public law children work. Law Society Children Panel accreditation is highly advantageous.
• You will possess excellent communication, analytical and drafting skills, together with empathy, resilience and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, hybrid working and a supportive, collaborative environment with genuine opportunities for career progression.

To apply contact Gemma Jones at eNL on [phone removed] or email [email removed] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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