Childcare Solicitor - Regional Director
Manchester – £63,500 - £82,500
Regional Director - Child Care LawLocation: North West | Salary: Competitive + Benefits
PQE: 10+ years | Children Panel Accreditation essential
Are you a senior childcare solicitor ready to step into a strategic leadership role?
An established, respected regional law firm is seeking a Regional Director to lead and develop its highly regarded Child Care Department. This is an exciting opportunity to join at a senior level, shaping both the direction of the team and the delivery of high-quality client service.
The Role
- Lead and manage a team of dedicated childcare lawyers and support staff
- Oversee complex public and private law children cases, including care proceedings, adoption, EPOs and child arrangements
- Provide expert guidance to clients, often in sensitive and emotionally charged matters
- Represent clients at all levels, including family courts and tribunals
- Support and mentor junior solicitors, developing talent within the team
- Contribute to departmental strategy, business planning and compliance
- Work closely with marketing and senior management on profile-raising and departmental growth
- A qualified solicitor with 10+ years PQE in childcare law
- Children Law Accreditation (Law Society Panel Member) is essential
- Experience managing a team or supervising staff
- A confident advocate with strong experience in both public and private children work
- Committed to delivering empathetic, expert advice to clients
- Commercially aware, with an interest in growing and developing the practice
- A senior leadership position with autonomy and real influence
- Flexible working arrangements (hybrid considered)
- Competitive salary and enhanced benefits
- Supportive, collaborative environment in a values-led firm
- Opportunities for further career progression at board level
If you're looking for a step up or a new challenge where your leadership and expertise will truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply in confidence or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
Ryan McNamara, Head of North West and Yorkshire at Douglas Scott for over 6 years, specialises in Private Practice recruitment across the region. Since joining in 2018, Ryan has recruited for roles ranging from Legal Assistant to Partner, working with regional practices, boutique firms, and large national and international firms. He supports well-established departments and firms looking to expand into new areas of law.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Children Law
- Type: Solicitor / FILEX
- Salary: £63,500 - £82,500
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Manchester
- Reference: 1271109
