Full time

Child Care Solicitor

eNL
Manchester, M3 3AU
money-bag £50000 - £70000 per annum
Posted: 27 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 26 September 2026
Ref: 60757532

About the Role

A Manchester-based firm is seeking a Child Care Solicitor with at least eight years’ post-qualification experience. This full-time position offers a salary between £50,000 and £70,000, dependent on experience. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of Children Act and adoption matters, covering both legally aided and privately funded work. Responsibilities include handling complex public and private law cases, offering strategic advice to clients, and contributing to the department’s growth. Strong advocacy skills and a thorough grasp of child care legislation are essential. A competitive benefits package accompanies this senior role, which suits a solicitor ready to take on greater responsibility within a supportive legal team.

Child Care Solicitor (Senior) | 8+ | Manchester | c£70,000 (DOE) | Join an award winning firm offering a talented Solicitor the opportunity to take on a more senior role within a thriving care department offering a competitive salary coupled with an attractive benefits package | To apply or to register your interest, please call Melanie on 0113 320 0575. Job Ref: 5195
JOB TITLE: CHILD CARE SOLICITOR (Senior)
PQE: 8+
LOCATION: MANCHESTER
SALARY: Up to £70,000 (DOE)
THE ROLE:
This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented Child Care Solicitor to join a growing care department committed to delivering high quality legal advice and services to a diverse client base. Deal with both legally aided and privately funded caseloads of Children Act matters and adoption, actively manage and develop client relationships, engage with the business development and growth of the firm and undertake advocacy when appropriate.
THE CANDIDATE:
Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors and Legal Executives who possess a minimum of 8 years post qualification experience. In addition to this, the successful candidate will have advocacy experience, be familiar with family law court procedures, demonstrate a commitment to teamwork, be able to work to targets and deadlines and competently manage a high quality, diverse caseload. You will also possess the necessary skills in respect of client care and highlight an ability to develop and expand a complex caseload of childcare matters.
THE FIRM:
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Solicitor to develop their practice in a specialist firm recognised for the award winning legal services it provides to clients nationwide. Housing both highly skilled legal practitioners and a strong network of support staff, this firm has curated the perfect environment for a talented Child Care Solicitor to progress their career and take on a varied, complex caseload of matters.
THE PACKAGE:
This role is accompanied by a wealth of benefits, including the opportunity to utilise hybrid working arrangements, generous annual leave, a competitive salary dependent on experience and a supportive working environment which priorities the professional development of every employee.
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Melanie at eNL on 0113 320 0575 or email Melanie.daly@enllegal.co.uk with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.
eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications within 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.
At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

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