G2 Legal Limited
Children’s Panel Solicitor / Legal Executive – Leicester
Are you an experienced Children’s Panel Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to join a highly respected and growing Childcare Law team in Leicester? This is an excellent opportunity to become part of one of the largest childcare law teams in the East Midlands, representing children in complex and meaningful cases across England.
Due to continued expansion, my client, a full service Legal 500 firm, is seeking a Children’s Panel Accredited Solicitor or Legal Executive to join its dedicated team.
This role offers high-quality work, strong career progression and the chance to make a genuine difference in children’s lives.
Key Responsibilities
You will manage a varied caseload, including:
- Care proceedings
- Emergency Protection Orders (EPOs)
- Special Guardianship and adoption matters
- Private law applications, including Rule 16.4 instructions
- Separate representation of competent children
Candidate Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Children’s Panel Accreditation (essential)
- Ideally 5+ years’ PQE in childcare law
- Strong advocacy skills with confidence representing clients in court
- Experience handling complex public and private childcare matters
- The ability to provide clear, practical legal advice with empathy and professionalism
- A genuine passion for childcare law and access to justice
A following of guardians would be highly advantageous but is not essential.
On Offer:
In addition to a highly competitive financial package, my client offers 28 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays, a contributory pension scheme, private healthcare and life assurance, as well as various other lifestyle benefits.
Apply Now
If you are a committed Children’s Panel Solicitor or Legal Executive in Leicester looking for your next challenge, please get in touch with Andrew Cookson at G2 Legal for further information, or apply via the link enclosing your current CV.
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