Eventus Legal are seeking a Childcare Solicitor to join an award winning regional law firm in central Leicester, Leicestershire. This is a full time, permanent position and offers a competitive salary up to £55,000 depending on your experience. On offer is the opportunity for hybrid working with up to two days from home per week after successful completion of probation. Additional benefits includes 26 days’ holiday rising to 28 with service, BUPA medical cover and life insurance. This growth appointment offers the opportunity to develop your childcare practice within an established specialist team and undertake work on behalf of children. 

Role Responsibilities 

As Childcare Solicitor in Leicester, you will undertake a range of children law proceedings and provide clear, compassionate advice. Key responsibilities will include: 

• Handle care proceedings and emergency protection applications. 
• Advise on special guardianship and adoption matters. 
• Undertake private law children work, including rule 16.4 instructions and separate representation of competent children. 
• Provide advocacy and practical support throughout proceedings. 
• Contribute to the continued growth of the Leicester childcare service. 

Person Specification 

Our client is looking for an experienced Childcare Solicitor who can contribute to the team’s development. Children’s Panel membership, or actively working towards it, is essential. You should also be able to demonstrate the following: 

• Qualified Solicitor with relevant childcare experience and strong advocacy skills. 
• Children’s Panel membership or evidence that you are working towards accreditation. 
• The ability to communicate clearly and sensitively in complex circumstances. 
• A commitment to children law and a collaborative approach to specialist practice. 

Benefits and Rewards 

The package combines financial benefits with time away from work and scope for hybrid working. Benefits and rewards will include: 

• Salary guide of £55,000+ per annum, depending on experience. 
• Hybrid working of up to two days from home per week, subject to successful completion of probation. 
• 26 days’ holiday, increasing by one day in years three and five to 28 days. Three days are generally allocated to the Christmas and New Year office closure. 
• BUPA medical cover after successfully completing probation. 
• Life insurance of three times salary, subject to the scheme’s qualifying period. 
• Pension with matched employer contributions of up to 4%. 
• One day’s volunteering leave each year and annual staff recognition awards. 

About the Law Firm 

Our client is one of the regions leading law firms, who have offices across Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and the wider East Midands and have fantastic legal teams recognised by the Legal 500. The firm values a supportive working environment and a healthy work-life balance, alongside strong community relationships. Its commitment to developing people is reflected in colleagues progressing from training into senior positions. 

Appointments are subject to references, qualification checks and DBS checks. Evidence of permanent right to work in the UK is required before interview. 

How to Apply 

Apply now to be considered for this career-enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Childcare Solicitor job in Leicester, Leicestershire, please send your CV to Izzie Vaughan at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at Izzie.vaughan@eventuslegal.com or phone 07497 389531 for a confidential discussion. Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. 

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career. 

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