Childcare Solicitor
ENL Legal · Northampton, Northamptonshire
Childcare Solicitor at ENL Legal, based in Northampton, Northamptonshire, paying £65,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £65,000 per annum
- Location
- Northampton, Northamptonshire
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Closes
- 12 Aug 2026
- Sector
- Solicitor
7% below the typical rate for solicitor
Reference 215304595
About the role
JOB TITLE: Childcare Solicitor
PQE: 5+ PQE
LOCATION: Northampton
SALARY: £55K plus
Are you a Children Panel Accredited Solicitor looking for your next career move? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, Legal 500 recognised firm with an outstanding reputation in childcare law. Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to appoint an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join its highly regarded team in Northampton.
THE ROLE:
You will manage a varied caseload of public and private children law matters, acting on behalf of children and providing expert advice and representation throughout proceedings. Matters will include:
• Care proceedings
• Emergency Protection Orders (EPOs)
• Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs)
• Private children law applications
This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside experienced specialists within a supportive team that is committed to delivering exceptional client care.
THE CANDIDATE:
Applications are welcomed from Childcare Solicitors with:
• A minimum of 5 years' PQE
• Children Panel Accreditation (essential or workings towards the qualification)
• Experience representing children in public law proceedings
• Strong advocacy and case management skills
• A compassionate, client-focused approach and excellent communication skills
THE FIRM
This respected Legal 500 practice is recognised for its expertise in family and childcare law and has built an excellent reputation for both the quality of its legal services and its supportive working environment. The firm places real importance on collaboration, professional development and maintaining a healthy work-life balance, making it an excellent place to build a long-term career.
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Cassie Huxtable at eNL on [phone removed] or email [email removed] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.
eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.
At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
Reference: 215304595 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 12 Aug 2026 · Listed via ENL Legal
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