At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise and represent clients in family childcare matters, handling complex cases with care.
- Company: Join a growing practice in Birmingham with a supportive and collaborative team.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working options, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are valued; all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: 5+ years PQE in childcare law with strong advocacy and client care skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
Full-time opportunity to join a busy team who have an existing caseload in place ready for you to step into straight away.
This is a key role within a growing practice, offering high-quality work, genuine responsibility and the support of a collaborative and well-resourced team. You will advise and represent clients across the full spectrum of family childcare matters, delivering expert guidance in complex and sensitive cases while contributing to the continued growth and profile of the team.
You will be responsible for a varied childcare caseload to include:
- Child arrangements orders and contact disputes
- Parental responsibility matters
- Adoption proceedings
- Emergency applications and protection orders
- Public law childcare proceedings
Advising and representing clients at court and tribunals, conducting advocacy where appropriate. You will also be involved in business development activities and relationship building.
Skills Required:
This role is ideal for a proactive, enthusiastic and experienced childcare lawyer with a strong reputation for client care and technical excellence. Applications are sought from Childcare Solicitors or Legal Executives with a minimum of 5 Years PQE.
- Significant experience in complex family childcare matters
- Advocacy experience and confidence in court representation
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Attention to detail and ability to work well within a team environment
On Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working options
- Private healthcare
- Genuine career progression
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.
Childcare Associate Solicitor in Stafford employer: ENL
eNL is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and dynamic work environment, perfect for experienced legal professionals looking to advance their careers. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and an annual bonus, alongside a flexible hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. Join us in a vibrant location where your expertise in commercial disputes will not only be valued but also contribute significantly to our clients' success and the firm's growth.
