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Childcare Solicitor

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Dyddiad hysbysebu: 03 Gorffennaf 2025
Cyflog: Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: Negotiable depending on experience plus competitive benefits package
Oriau: Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau: 02 Awst 2025
Lleoliad: Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Gweithio o bell: Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos
Cwmni: Bailey Hunter
Math o swydd: Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd: JC3819

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Locations: Doncaster, Bradford or Sheffield
Hybrid Working: Office and remote flexibility
Experience: Minimum 3 years' PQE in public law childcare matters
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits

A respected and expanding law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join its highly regarded public law children team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated solicitor to work on complex, meaningful cases while benefiting from hybrid working and strong professional support.

Key Responsibilities:

- Managing your own caseload of public law children matters including care and
supervision proceedings
- Representing parents, guardians, and children
- Attending court hearings and advocating where appropriate
- Working closely with social workers, experts and external agencies
- Ensuring compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements and quality standards
- Supervising junior team members where required (depending on experience)

Requirements:

- A qualified solicitor with at least 3 years’ PQE in childcare/public law proceedings
- Strong knowledge of care and related children’s legislation
- LAA Supervisor status is preferable but not essential.
- Strong advocacy skills
- Ideally, Children Panel Accreditation (or working towards it)
- Excellent client care and communication skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a supportive, multi-office team

What’s on Offer:

- Flexible hybrid working
- Annual bonus scheme
- Competitive salary based on experience
- 31 days holiday including bank holidays (rising with service, up to 36 days)
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Healthcare cash plan
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Life insurance and critical illness cover
- Ongoing training and career development
- Friendly, collaborative team culture

This is a brilliant opportunity for a childcare solicitor who wants to be part of a supportive team doing important and rewarding work — with real flexibility and long-term potential.

Apply now with your CV to Claire Cox at Bailey Hunter Ltd (Legal Recruitment Agency) on: clairecox@baileyhunter.com for a confidential discussion or via the website: www.baileyhunter.com

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