Child Panel Solicitor

About the role

Eventus Legal are seeking an experienced Child Panel Solicitor to join a leading commercial law firm in central Northampton. This permanent, full‑time position offers hybrid working and a supportive team environment, allowing you to focus on delivering high‑quality legal services to children and their families.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a varied autonomous caseload including Care and Interim Orders, Emergency Protection Orders, Special Guardianship Orders, Adoption and Private Children Law matters.
• Represent children and guardians in public law care proceedings and provide expert legal advice.
• Prepare legal documents, witness statements and court applications; conduct advocacy at family court hearings or instruct counsel.
• Review and analyse evidence from social work, medical and expert reports.
• Liaise with clients, CAFCASS, local authorities, social workers and other professionals.
• Ensure compliance with legal aid, court procedures and professional standards.
• Maintain accurate case records and meet all court deadlines.
• Supervise junior colleagues when required.

Required profile

• Qualified solicitor with 3‑5 years PQE and a current practising certificate in England and Wales.
• Accredited member of the Law Society Children Law Accreditation Scheme (Children Panel).
• Strong knowledge of public children law, family law and court procedures.
• Excellent advocacy, negotiation and legal drafting abilities.

Required skills

• Legal drafting
• Advocacy
• Negotiation
• Case management

What we offer

• Hybrid working model
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Competitive salary up to £65,000 DOE and bonus scheme
• Medicash, pension and bonus holiday scheme