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Are you a senior childcare solicitor ready for your next move? We're working with a well-respected firm near Heathrow that's looking to grow its Family team with a dedicated Senior Solicitor specialising in children law matters . This is a fantastic opportunity if you're looking for genuine career progression , varied and meaningful work , and a supportive environment where your experience will be truly valued. What You'll Be Doing: You'll be handling a broad caseload of both private and public children law matters - from care proceedings and child arrangement orders to special guardianship and more. You'll be given the space to run your own files independently , with the support of a solid team around you. If you're someone who enjoys mentoring or supervising more junior team members, that's a big plus too. What We're Looking For: A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with at least 5 years' PQE in childcare/family law. You must hold the Children Law Accreditation (Law Society Panel Member) . Strong advocacy skills and experience working across both private and public law cases. A mediator qualification would be great to have , but it's not essential. Most importantly, we're looking for someone who's passionate about helping families and children through often complex and emotional situations. What's On Offer: A competitive salary tailored to your experience. Bonus scheme recognising performance. 28 days holiday + bank holidays . Private medical insurance . Clear career progression routes within a forward-thinking and genuinely supportive firm. The chance to be part of a team with a great local and regional reputation in family law. If you would be interested in finding out more about this role or hear about any other opportunities please reach out to Rhian Thompson at QED Legal () or alternatively click on the "APPLY" button below.

Family Solicitor (Childcare) Location: Blackburn/ Hybrid About the Role An established and growing law firm is seeking a dedicated Child Care Solicitor to join its North West-based team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Family Solicitor to deliver high-quality legal advice and representation across a range of legally aided public and private family law matters, including adoption and special guardianship cases. This opportunity is well suited to a motivated Family Solicitor who is confident undertaking their own advocacy and is committed to providing excellent client care. Key Responsibilities Family Solicitor to manage a full caseload of legally aided public and private family law matters, including adoption and special guardianship orders Represent clients in court where appropriate Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear and consistent communication Keep up to date with developments in children and adoption law and relevant legislation Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high standards of service Prepare and complete legal documentation accurately and efficiently What we are looking for: Qualified Family Solicitor in England & Wales Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience Children Law Accredited Experience in advocacy and familiarity with family court procedures Strong communication and client care skills Ability to manage a busy and varied workload effectively Highly organised with strong time management skills Commercial awareness and ability to contribute to business development Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Team-oriented with a commitment to professional standards What's on Offer? Competitive salary based on experience Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays and an additional birthday leave day Hybrid working Supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunities for career progression within a growing firm . If you're a Family Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking team.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supervising Solicitor for our Woolwich office to join and assist with developing our expanding team. Your Profile: You will have experience in the following areas of family and childcare law: Care Proceedings and PLO matters Divorce and finances Private Law Children Domestic Abuse, Non Molestation / Occupation Orders General family matters, unmarried couples, cohabitation disputes. We would like the ideal candidate to: Be 3+ years PQE. Be able to lead and supervise a growing team Be able to work independently and as part of a team. Be competent and willing to undertake your own advocacy. Have a following preferred. Hold panel accreditation (preferably Children Panel or Family Panel/Resolution) Be prepared to network and create new business. What we are seeking: Someone who will hit the ground running. Understand legal aid. Undertake and generate private paying work. Working with us: We will offer ongoing training and support to develop your career as part of a strong and growing multi-office team. Our offices are friendly, working entirely paperless with recent significant investment in modern IT to enable you to work proficiently. Our team work on a hybrid basis with a split of office working and remote working on the basis we trust that everyone works to meet their targets and deadlines. We offer a great package of annual leave to ensure you get enough time away from work. Our annual leave for this role provides 28 days (plus bank holidays / Christmas and New Year). We review annual leave and increase with service. We offer competitive salaries and bonus structures enabling our team to share in the profits of their successes. Employee benefits with GTS: Competitive base salary. Your birthday off in addition to annual leave entitlement Profit sharing through bonuses, based on billing and meeting targets. Pension Scheme with employer contribution. Benenden Health Care Administrative support. Firm laptop and mobile phone Cycle to Work Scheme Ongoing training and development. Hybrid working arrangements. Support from colleagues for case cover. Supportive supervision from mentors. Annual appraisals and salary reviews. Bi-annual parties for Summer and Christmas. Additional perks and benefits. Competitive training packages. Our lawyers focus on their fee earning and billing / credit control is undertaken independently by other teams in-house. We have a dedicated in-bound telephony team to take calls and messages for our fee earners. Lawyers also have the benefit of dictation and support staff to assist in easing the pressure and enabling efficient working. We are a multi-office, multi-service Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners firm recognised for excellence in a variety of legal fields.

Family Lawyer Solicitor or Legal Executive 3 years PQE + Woolwich office We are seeking a Family Lawyer for our Woolwich office to join and assist with developing our expanding team. Your Profile: You will have experience in the following areas of family and childcare law:- Care Proceedings and PLO matters Divorce and finances Private Law Children Domestic Abuse, Non Molestation / Occupation Orders General family matters, unmarried couples, cohabitation disputes. We would like the ideal candidate to: Be 3+ years PQE. Be able to work independently and as part of a team. Be competent and willing to undertake your own advocacy. Have a following preferred. Be willing to work towards panel accreditation. Be prepared to network and create new business. What we are seeking: - Someone who will hit the ground running. Understand legal aid. Undertake and generate private paying work. Working with us: - We will offer ongoing training and support to develop your career as part of a strong and growing multi-office team. Our offices are friendly, working entirely paperless with recent significant investment in modern IT to enable you to work proficiently. Our team work on a hybrid basis with a split of office working and remote working on the basis we trust that everyone works to meet their targets and deadlines. We offer a great package of annual leave to ensure you get enough time away from work. Our annual leave for this role provides 25 days (plus bank holidays / Christmas and New Year). We review annual leave and increase with service. We offer competitive salaries and bonus structures enabling our team to share in the profits of their successes. Employee benefits with GTS: Competitive base salary starting £40-45k. Profit sharing through bonuses, based on billing and meeting targets. Pension Scheme with employer contribution. Benenden Health Care Administrative support. Firm laptop and mobile phone Cycle to Work Scheme Ongoing training and development. Hybrid working arrangements. Support from colleagues for case cover. Supportive supervision from mentors. Annual appraisals and salary reviews. Bi-annual parties for Summer and Christmas. Additional perks and benefits. Competitive training packages. Our lawyers focus on their fee earning and billing / credit control is undertaken independently by other teams in-house. We have a dedicated in-bound telephony team to take calls and messages for our fee earners. Lawyers also have the benefit of dictation and support staff to assist in easing the pressure and enabling efficient working. We are a multi-office, multi-service Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners firm recognised for excellence in a variety of legal fields.

We are now looking for Children Panel Accredited Solicitors / CILEx or FCILEx to join our team. If you are passionate and dedicated in the area of child protection, do not hesitate to apply. You will have support to enable you to grow and develop your own work within the team Your Profile: You will have experience in the following areas of family and childcare law:- Care Proceedings and PLO matters Private Law Children Domestic Abuse, Non Molestation / Occupation Orders General family matters, unmarried couples, cohabitation disputes. We would like the ideal candidate to: Be 3+ years PQE. Be able to work independently and as part of a team. Be competent and willing to undertake your own advocacy. Have a following preferred. Be prepared to network and create new business. Qualified and experienced lawyer (Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive) Member of the Law Society s Children Law or Family Law Accreditation Scheme Proven experience of managing your own caseloads within Public Children Matters Self-motivated, clear thinking and able to carry out casework accurately Ambitious lawyer committed to your own growth and development The Role Successfully manage your own caseload Undertake your own advocacy and representation of the clients in court, where possible Provide strong and clear advice and progress their cases from start to conclusion Working with us: We will offer ongoing training and support to develop your career as part of a strong and growing multi-office team. Our offices are friendly, working entirely paperless with recent significant investment in modern IT to enable you to work proficiently. Our team work on a hybrid basis with a split of office working and remote working on the basis we trust that everyone works to meet their targets and deadlines. We offer a great package of annual leave to ensure you get enough time away from work. Our annual leave for this role provides 25 days (plus bank holidays / Christmas and New Year). We review annual leave and increase with service. We offer competitive salaries and bonus structures enabling our team to share in the profits of their successes. Employee benefits with GTS: Competitive base salary. Profit sharing through bonuses, based on billing and meeting targets. Pension Scheme with employer contribution. Benenden Health Care Administrative support. Firm laptop and mobile phone Cycle to Work Scheme Ongoing training and development. Hybrid working arrangements 2 days WFH, 3 days office Support from colleagues for case cover. Supportive supervision from mentors. Annual appraisals and salary reviews. Bi-annual parties for Summer and Christmas. Additional perks and benefits. Competitive training packages. Our lawyers focus on their fee earning and billing / credit control is undertaken independently by other teams in-house. We have a dedicated in-bound telephony team to take calls and messages for our fee earners. Lawyers also have the benefit of dictation and support staff to assist in easing the pressure and enabling efficient working. We are a multi-office, multi-service Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners firm recognised for excellence in a variety of legal fields.

We are seeking a Family Lawyer for our Leeds office to join and assist with developing our expanding team. Your Profile: You will have experience in the following areas of family and childcare law:- Care Proceedings and PLO matters Private Law Children Domestic Abuse, Non Molestation / Occupation Orders General family matters, unmarried couples, cohabitation disputes. We would like the ideal candidate to: Be 3+ years PQE. Be able to work independently and as part of a team. Be competent and willing to undertake your own advocacy. Have a following preferred. Be willing to work towards panel accreditation. Be prepared to network and create new business. What we are seeking: Someone who will hit the ground running. Understand legal aid. Undertake and generate private paying work. Working with us: We will offer ongoing training and support to develop your career as part of a strong and growing multi-office team. Our offices are friendly, working entirely paperless with recent significant investment in modern IT to enable you to work proficiently. Our team work on a hybrid basis with a split of office working and remote working on the basis we trust that everyone works to meet their targets and deadlines. We offer a great package of annual leave to ensure you get enough time away from work. Our annual leave for this role provides 25 days (plus bank holidays / Christmas and New Year). We review annual leave and increase with service. We offer competitive salaries and bonus structures enabling our team to share in the profits of their successes. Employee benefits with GTS: Competitive base salary. Profit sharing through bonuses, based on billing and meeting targets. Pension Scheme with employer contribution. Benenden Health Care Administrative support. Firm laptop and mobile phone Cycle to Work Scheme Ongoing training and development. Hybrid working arrangements. Support from colleagues for case cover. Supportive supervision from mentors. Annual appraisals and salary reviews. Bi-annual parties for Summer and Christmas. Additional perks and benefits. Competitive training packages. Our lawyers focus on their fee earning and billing / credit control is undertaken independently by other teams in-house. We have a dedicated in-bound telephony team to take calls and messages for our fee earners. Lawyers also have the benefit of dictation and support staff to assist in easing the pressure and enabling efficient working. We are a multi-office, multi-service Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners firm recognised for excellence in a variety of legal fields.

Family Solicitor - Legal 500 Salary: 55-60,000 Location: London City Centre - hybrid Experience: 3PQE+ OVERVIEW Join a growing Family team within a regional Legal 500 firm in London City Centre. The Family team is well-established, highly regarded, and continuing to expand, acting for a broad client base across both legal aid and privately funded matters. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the continued growth of the department, handling a varied caseload while contributing to the firm's ongoing success and reputation. RESPONSIBILITIES - Managing a varied caseload of family law matters including Care Proceedings, Private Law Children, and general family matters - Advising clients on Domestic Abuse matters including Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders - Handling divorce and financial remedy matters from instruction through to resolution - Managing disputes involving unmarried couples and cohabitation issues - Undertaking your own advocacy where appropriate - Delivering clear, practical, and client-focused legal advice across both legal aid and private matters - Supporting the growth of the department through business development and networking activities - Building and maintaining strong client relationships - Working with colleagues across the firm to support cross-referrals and team development ABOUT YOU - Qualified Solicitor with 3+ PQE in Family Law - Strong experience across childcare, domestic abuse, and private family matters - Confident managing your own caseload independently - Competent and willing to undertake advocacy - Experience or understanding of legal aid work - A proactive approach to networking and business development - Interest in working towards panel accreditation BENEFITS - 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period - Annual leave increases with length of service - Competitive salary with profit-sharing bonus structure - Pension scheme with employer contribution - Health care scheme - Ongoing training and career development opportunities - Full administrative and support staff assistance, including dedicated telephony support - Modern, fully paperless working environment with up-to-date IT systems - Firm laptop and mobile phone - Regular social events and additional firm-wide benefits If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today or contact me using the details below for a confidential conversation: E: removed) P: (phone number removed)

Job Title: Residential Property Solicitor 5 PQE Salary: 65K DOE Hours: Full time Location: Bristol. Hybrid. Job Reference: CWS304 RESPONSIBILITIES You will work closely with a team of six other fee earners in residential property, supported by administrative staff and trainees. In this role, you will manage a varied caseload of residential property matters, including freehold and leasehold transactions, sales, purchases, right to buy, and buy-to-let cases. You will advise a diverse client base such as private individuals, landlords, and developers, guiding them through the conveyancing process and ensuring smooth and timely completions. Your responsibilities will include conducting thorough title investigations, carrying out necessary searches, and preparing contracts. You will liaise regularly with mortgage lenders, estate agents, surveyors, and other stakeholders to facilitate the progress of each transaction. Additionally, you will handle more complex issues such as shared ownership schemes and leasehold enfranchisement. Compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including anti-money laundering procedures, will be essential. You will be expected to maintain accurate records and manage your workload efficiently to meet deadlines. Furthermore, you will assist the wider team by providing support and guidance to junior staff members when appropriate. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: You will be a qualified solicitor or licensed conveyancer with at least 5 years post-qualification experience in residential property law. You should have proven experience managing a varied caseload of residential property matters, including freehold and leasehold transactions, sales, purchases, and more complex issues such as shared ownership or leasehold enfranchisement. The ideal candidate is driven and motivated to continue progressing their career within a supportive team environment. You will be comfortable working collaboratively with a diverse group of fee earners, support staff, and clients. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as you will regularly engage with lenders, estate agents, and other stakeholders, building and maintaining effective working relationships to ensure smooth transaction processes. IN RETURN: Childcare vouchers Free parking or public transport vouchers Death in service Up to 30 days holiday + bank + Christmas off Discounted legal fees. Loads more Please apply now if you are interested in hearing more about this position and we can arrange a confidential chat. Or email, removed)

Childcare Solicitor needed in Bury £45ph - Reference: 000A 69A1 / 1 A childcare solicitor is needed to conduct a caseload of child protection work. The role is full time. It is hybrid and requires in person attendance in court/at the office. This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis click apply for full job details

CONSULTANCY ROLE WITH LEGAL 100 FIRM! Fee share - non salaried - Client following Join a Legal 100 Firm on a highly attractive fee-sharing basis, our client is Leading Law Firm in London seeks a skillful Consultant Solicitor to join on a self-employed basis. You will be joining on a non-salaried, profit-share basis. Working from home the financial split would be 70/30. If you would prefer to work in the London City office, located close to Moorgate tube, then the profit share would be 60/40. The Firm: Our Legal 100 client with offices across the Country combines a great heritage with a dynamic, modern approach, not only in the practice of law but also by utilising a highly innovative approach to recruitment. As a result, the firm has been very successful in attracting high-calibre lawyers to join the firm on a consultancy basis. Our client is now looking to extend this dedicated consultancy recruitment programme, offering experienced solicitors with a solid following of clients the opportunity to combine the prestige and security that comes from working with an established Legal 200 firm, which offers access to a wide range of clients including national and international clients, HNW individuals, and global organisations, with the freedom, flexibility and financial benefits of being Self-Employed. The Consultant Solicitor Role: You will be joining on a non-salaried, profit-share basis. Working from home the financial split would be 70/30; if you would prefer to work in the London City office, located close to Moorgate tube, then the profit share would be 60/40. Working as a Consultant Solicitor gives you the flexibility to plan your working hours, the freedom to take holidays to suit you, and your choice of location, should you choose to work from home. With no commute, and no requirement to attend office-based management meetings, you could use those hours more profitably to maximise your billable hours should you wish or focus on a better work-life balance with your family. Additionally, you can enjoy substantial financial benefits; for instance, the financial benefits that would accrue to someone with a following of 100k on a fee-share basis would far outweigh what you could expect to earn in a salaried role. The Consultant Solicitor Candidate: Our client is looking for applications from Solicitors, Senior Lawyers or highly ambitious Juniors who have a solid, demonstrable following of clients. The Firm will consider any area of legal practice, excluding Legal Aid matters, Childcare, Housing, Personal Injury and Crime matters. If you're a Consultant Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Marcus at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 11464. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003