Senior Children Panel Solicitor

Our client are a nationally recognised, award-winning, multi-service law firm committed to access to justice and publicly funded representation. Ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK, our client are known for their forward-thinking approach, technical excellence and client-centred ethos. They operate a modern, fully paperless system and support hybrid working across our offices nationwide.

Due to continued success, we are now seeking an experienced Senior Children Panel Solicitor to join their highly regarded Family Department in London.

The Role

You will join a well-established Child Care team, working alongside accredited specialists and members of the Law Society Children Panel and Family Panel. The department represents parents, children (including through Guardian instructions), adopters, foster carers and kinship carers across the full spectrum of child care law. The team also undertakes complex child abduction matters, supported by in-house expertise.

This is a senior appointment suited to a Children Panel member with an established Guardian following who can bring both technical expertise and leadership to the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a full caseload of complex public law children matters

• Represent Guardians and children directly

• Undertake advocacy where appropriate to ensure continuity of representation

• Advise on child protection, care proceedings, Special Guardianship Orders and adoption matters

• Provide supervision, mentoring and technical support to junior colleagues

• Contribute to business development initiatives and cross-referral opportunities

• Maintain high standards of client care and compliance within publicly funded work

Candidate Profile

• Accredited member of the Law Society Children Panel (essential)

• Minimum 3 years’ PQE with significant experience in public law children work

• Established Guardian following highly desirable

• Strong advocacy skills with confidence conducting hearings

• Demonstrable commitment to publicly funded and access to justice work

• Proven ability to manage complex caseloads and meet demanding deadlines

• Commercial awareness and ability to contribute to departmental growth

• Collaborative team player with leadership qualities

• Strong IT proficiency and experience in paperless case management systems

What We Offer

• A supportive and collegiate working environment

• Genuine progression opportunities within a nationally recognised firm

• Exposure to leading practitioners and complex, high-profile matters

• Hybrid working arrangements

• A firm culture built on the principle that Every Client Matters

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and ambitious Children Panel Solicitor seeking a senior role within a dynamic and expanding family team.