Childcare Solicitor

📍 West Midlands
🏛 Large Local Authority Legal Team

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Lawyer to join a well-established Case Management Team specialising in public law children’s matters. This role offers high-quality, meaningful work within a supportive in-house legal environment, focused on achieving positive outcomes for children and families.

We are working with a respected local authority legal team that is known for its collaborative culture, strong supervision, and commitment to professional development. This position is well suited to a lawyer looking to build or further their career in public law children’s work with genuine work-life balance.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage a varied public law children’s caseload, including:

* Handling care proceedings and related public law matters from pre-proceedings through to conclusion
* Drafting court documents, statements and legal advice
* Liaising closely with social care teams, counsel, courts and other stakeholders
* Attending and representing at hearings, with advocacy support available
* Providing clear, practical legal advice to internal clients
* Contributing to team objectives within a supportive, hybrid working environment

The level of responsibility will be tailored to experience, with appropriate supervision and development opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate

* Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent)
* Experience in, or a strong interest in, public law children’s work
* Strong drafting, organisational and communication skills
* Confident managing competing deadlines and caseloads
* A collaborative and client-focused approach
* Committed to delivering high-quality public sector legal services

What’s on Offer

* Competitive local authority salary, dependent on experience
* High-quality public law children’s work with real social impact
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Excellent training, supervision and career development opportunities
* Supportive and inclusive team culture
* Generous annual leave and public sector benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer seeking to develop or progress their career in public law children’s work within a stable, supportive, and forward-thinking in-house legal team.

If this sounds of interest please apply or get in touch with Claudia for a confidential chat quoting reference CC61557 – claudia@austenlloyd.co.uk / 0117 313 0502 (Childcare Solicitor)