Childcare Lawyer

Overview

In this role you will handle a broad range of childcare matters for diverse clients within an established Northamptonshire practice. You will manage your own caseload with support from a friendly, professional team, contributing to high client satisfaction and strong outcomes. The position offers hybrid working and clear opportunities for career progression. You will bring solid childcare experience, effective communication, and a proactive, client‑focused approach to service delivery. This is a chance to advance in a supportive environment that values excellence in family law.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• multitude of benefits
• strong work-life balance
• hybrid working
• career progression opportunity

Responsibilities

• handle a broad range of childcare matters including private children law and care orders
• advise on orders such as special guardianship, adoption, and emergency protection orders
• manage own caseload with minimal supervision
• provide high-quality client service and build durable client relationships
• utilise advocacy skills; ideally possess Children Panel accreditation or progress toward it
• hit the ground running to contribute to the firm’s strong client outcomes and reputation

Key requirements

• 3+ years PQE
• strong experience in childcare matters
• excellent communication skills
• advocacy experience
• Children Panel accreditation or working toward accreditation (preferred)
• team player with a commitment to exceptional client service

• excellent communication
• strong client-service orientation
• team collaboration
• childcare law
• special guardianship orders
• adoption

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