At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle urgent cases in international child abduction and modern family law.
- Company: Join a leading firm with a focus on family law and child protection.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor junior solicitors and grow your own practice area.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in families' lives while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with significant experience in cross-border child abduction and modern family law.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
We are seeking a highly motivated, established solicitor at least 8+ PQE preferably with a following, to work within our international child abduction/contact and modern family offering. You will handle a varied, often urgent caseload—shaping strategy on cross-jurisdictional disputes, and working to grow the practice area with support from talented junior solicitors, as well as undertaking regular supervision of the junior members of the team.
Qualifications
- Qualified solicitor with an excellent track record and strong academic background
- Significant experience in cross-border child abduction/contact and modern family (surrogacy, adoption, assisted conception, single parents, LGBTQ+ couples)
- ICACU membership (desirable)
- Proven work on abduction law and international/domestic relocation (essential)
- International adoption/modern family experience (advantage)
- Established referral network, including connections with relevant charities, and the ability to generate their own work (advantage)
- Knowledge of Legal Aid (essential)
- Resolution Specialist Accreditation in abduction or Law Society Advanced Accreditation in child abduction/wardship (essential)
- Children Panel accreditation (advantage) or a clear intention to pursue
Senior Solicitor (Abduction & Modern Family) employer: Resolution
Join a leading firm that values expertise and innovation in the field of family law, particularly in international child abduction and modern family matters. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and professional growth, offering you the opportunity to mentor junior solicitors while managing a diverse and impactful caseload. Located in a vibrant city, we provide a dynamic environment where your contributions can make a real difference in the lives of families, alongside competitive benefits and a commitment to work-life balance.
