Childcare Solicitor

Job description

Childcare Solicitor, Leicester (Children Panel) – 5+ PQE – A leading Legal 500 rated practice is looking to appoint an experienced Childcare Solicitor into their growing team. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Theresa on 0121 454 1004 or email Theresa.lucas@enllegal.co.uk with your CV.

JOB TITLE: Childcare Solicitor

PQE: 5+ PQE

LOCATION: Leicester

SALARY: Salary £55k plus

THE ROLE:

Due to ongoing growth, the childcare team of this reputable practice is looking to recruit an experienced Childcare Solicitor with Children Panel Accreditation to work on behalf of children. As the appointed Childcare Solicitor, you will be working on a range of matters including care proceedings, special guardianship, emergency protection orders and private children law applications.

THE CANDIDATE:

You will have at least 5 years PQE and Children’s Panel accreditation is essential. Ideal Childcare Solicitors will have a range of experience gained in dealing with childcare proceedings including special guardianship, EPO’s, care proceedings and private law applications as well as representation of children. With strong advocacy experience, you will possess the ability to offer compassionate support and have a real passion for this area of law.

THE FIRM:

Superb opportunity for someone who wants to be a part of a close-knit team / firm where collaboration and mutual support are key values. The firm places a firm importance on maintaining a healthy work-life balance and are committed to providing a supportive and encouraging environment where you can thrive professionally and personally. If you’re looking to take the next step in your career with a firm that values the hard work, you put in, then this is the role for you.

HOW TO APPLY:

Contact Theresa Lucas at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email theresa.lucas@enllegal.co.uk 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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leicester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English