Childcare Solicitor

Company: Oculus Legal Group
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Location: London
Job Description:

Childcare Family Solicitor – London (Hybrid Working)


A well-established and highly regarded London law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Childcare Family Solicitor to join its busy and supportive family team.


This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who is passionate about public law children work and is looking for long-term progression within a firm that genuinely values work-life balance.


The Role



  • Handling a varied caseload of public law childcare matters, including care proceedings, supervision orders, and pre-proceedings work

  • Representing parents, guardians, and other parties in complex child protection cases

  • Managing files autonomously while working closely with an experienced and collaborative team

  • Attending court hearings and liaising with local authorities, counsel, and other professionals


The Ideal Candidate



  • Qualified Solicitor (or Legal Executive) with experience in childcare/public law family work

  • Confident running your own caseload with minimal supervision

  • Strong advocacy and client-care skills

  • Legal Aid experience is essential

  • Children Panel membership is desirable but not essential


What’s on Offer



  • Hybrid working (a genuine mix of office and home working)

  • Competitive base salary, dependent on experience

  • Attractive bonus scheme linked to performance

  • Supportive management and realistic caseloads

  • Clear progression opportunities within a stable, growing firm


This firm has an excellent reputation for its family and childcare work and offers a positive, flexible working culture rarely found in this area of law.

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Posted: August 8th, 2026