Care and Adoption Solicitor 2PQE+

Unusual childcare Care and Adoption Solicitor job in central Cardiff.

Your new company
You will be joining a top 100 UK full service firm with over 40 Partners based in Cardiff and a London presence. This collegiate firm acts for individuals and businesses in both the private and public sector.

Your new role
You will be joining an impressive Care and Adoption Team which continues to expand and includes a number of accredited Children Panel Solicitors. The main focus of the department's work is in providing invaluable support to various local authority children's services departments in Wales and the wider South West generally. Care proceedings, adoption and placement applications and special guardianship order applications are examples of the diverse nature of your likely caseload. You will also be able to conduct your own family advocacy.

What you'll need to succeed
You will have gained post qualification experience in childcare issues acting for both local authorities and guardians and, to a lesser extent, parents. Equally important is your ability to demonstrate empathy in what are often challenging circumstances.

What you'll get in return
This is a fantastic opening allowing you to become a vital part of a close knit team in a supportive environment. A competitive salary is on offer together with genuine career prospects and the opportunity can be either on a full or part time basis.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact Gareth Coomber for a confidential discussion on your career. We would expect candidates to have gained the requisite PQE to apply for this role but this does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less PQE.

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