Senior Family Children Law Solicitor

Our Client

Our client is an award-winning, top-tier law firm renowned for its exceptional legal expertise and high-profile work. Their multidisciplinary teams advise a wide range of clients, including NGOs, public figures, medium-sized businesses, and private individuals. We are proud to be home to some of the country’s most talented solicitors, recognised across leading legal directories for excellence.

Their Family Department is one of the firm’s most highly regarded teams, known for handling complex, high-stakes public law and children cases. The team is consistently praised for its calibre, impact, and commitment to shaping the landscape of family law.

The Role
Due to continued success, Themis Recruit are seeking a senior Family Children Law Solicitor with panel accreditation and strong supervisory experience to join our clients Central London office. This is a rare opportunity to work at the forefront of public law care practice while shaping the development of one of the UK’s most respected family law teams. Reporting to the Head of the Family Department, you will handle high-profile, complex cases, supervise junior solicitors, and play a central role in strategic development, business growth, and client relationships.

Key Requirements

• Panel-accredited Family Children Law Solicitor (or actively working towards accreditation).

• Extensive post-qualification experience in childcare and public law children matters, with proven success in care proceedings.

• Strong advocacy, case management, and leadership skills, capable of managing a senior caseload independently and mentoring junior team members.

• Experience in or strong interest in child abduction, international, and modern family law matters highly desirable.

• Confident in case preparation, strategy, and courtroom advocacy.

• Proven ability to develop business and maintain high-level professional networks.

• Knowledge of Legal Aid regulations and procedures.

• Excellent client care, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach.

• Commitment to team development, professional excellence, and long-term contribution to the firm.

Why Join Us?

• Join a high-calibre public law care team known for handling complex and impactful cases.

• Long-term career progression with a clear path toward partnership for senior, ambitious solicitors.

• Take on a leadership role shaping team strategy, mentoring junior colleagues, and influencing high-profile cases.

• Work in a prestigious, supportive, and collaborative environment that rewards expertise, initiative, and excellence.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity
Our client is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.