Head Of Family in Woolwich

Senior Solicitor – Family Law

Location: Woolwich

Salary: £60,000+ per annum, depending on experience

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

The Opportunity

We are seeking a capable and motivated Senior Solicitor to lead and support a growing Family Law team based in Woolwich.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced childcare practitioner who combines strong technical expertise with leadership ability, excellent client care and a genuine commitment to developing colleagues.

You will play a key role in managing a varied childcare caseload, undertaking advocacy and providing guidance and supervision to other team members. You will also contribute to the continued development of the team, helping maintain high professional standards while delivering effective, client-focused legal services.

The Role

As a Senior Solicitor, you will take responsibility for your own caseload while supporting the development, performance and day-to-day work of the wider team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of childcare matters, including public law proceedings, child protection, Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs) and adoption.
• Representing children, parents, guardians and other family members in relevant proceedings.
• Undertaking advocacy and providing effective representation in court.
• Advising clients on complex childcare matters and guiding them through legal proceedings.
• Supervising, mentoring and supporting colleagues within the Family team.
• Encouraging the professional development of team members and sharing technical knowledge.
• Managing workloads, prioritising deadlines and ensuring cases progress efficiently.
• Maintaining excellent standards of client care, compliance and legal work.
• Contributing to the growth and development of the team.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider practice to ensure continuity of service and effective case management.

About You

We are looking for a confident and experienced Family Solicitor with a strong background in children law and the ability to lead by example.

To be considered, you will have:

• Membership of the Children Panel.
• At least three years’ post-qualification experience.
• Extensive experience handling childcare matters, including public law, child protection, SGO and adoption work.
• Experience representing children, guardians, parents and other family members.
• Strong advocacy skills and the ability to represent clients effectively in court.
• The ability to supervise, mentor and support other legal professionals.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• The confidence to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
• A proactive approach to leadership, problem-solving and professional development.

Benefits

include:

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus structure.
• Profit-sharing opportunities linked to billing and performance targets.
• 28 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and Christmas/New Year office closure, with entitlement increasing with length of service.
• An additional day off for your birthday.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Employer pension contributions.
• Health cover through Benenden Health Care.
• Dedicated administrative and support staff.
• Firm-provided laptop and mobile phone.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Competitive training packages.
• Supportive supervision, mentoring and case cover from colleagues.
• Annual appraisals and salary reviews.
• Summer and Christmas social events.

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