Childcare Solicitor

  • Oculus Legal Group
  • Manchester, Lancashire
  • May 01, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Childcare Law Solicitor

5+ PQE Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £70,000 DOE

We are working with a highly regarded regional law firm seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Solicitor to join its established Childcare Team.

This is a specialist Childcare Law position with full focus on public law children matters within a well-structured and supportive team environment.

The successful candidate will take ownership of a varied and often complex caseload from instruction through to conclusion, with regular court attendance and advocacy forming a key part of the role. You will be trusted to run matters independently while also contributing to the wider success and reputation of the team.

This is a role suited to an experienced childcare practitioner who is confident in both case management and advocacy, and who thrives in a fast-paced, care-focused legal environment.

Applicants must have at least 3 years' experience in Childcare Law, including managing their own caseload and undertaking regular advocacy. The firm is particularly interested in candidates who hold Law Society Children Panel accreditation and have an established Children's Guardian following.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected team with strong infrastructure, quality work, and clear long-term progression prospects for the right individual.

Salary & Benefits

  • Flexible working
  • 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
  • Loyalty holiday scheme plus option to purchase additional leave
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Annual discretionary bonus scheme
  • Non-contributory death in service cover
  • Paycare scheme

If you are an experienced Childcare Solicitor, I'd love to hear from you.