Family Children Law Solicitor

Bindmans LLP is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Family Children Law Solicitor to join its Central London office.

Reporting to the Head of the Family Department, the successful candidate will:

• Manage an active caseload encompassing a wide range of private and public children law matters.
• Supervise junior solicitors and team members.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the legal aid scheme and family law practice.

• At least 8 years’ PQE (or equivalent experience) in children and family law.
• Children Law Accreditation Panel membership (essential)
• Accredited specialist in both private and public children law through Resolution (preferred).
• Advanced accreditation in Family Law from the Law Society (preferred).
• Experience in cross-border child abduction matters and membership of the International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) (desirable).
• Comprehensive knowledge of Legal Aid regulations and procedures (essential).
• Strong client care skills and a proactive, collaborative working style.
• Commitment to high professional standards and team development.
• Broad experience across all areas of family law.
• Experience in abduction law.

Visit the Careers Section of the Bindmans website.