Head of Childcare

Company: LHH
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Location: London
Job Description:

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Supervising Solicitor to join a well-established firm at their South London office and play a key role in the continued growth of the team.

About the Role

As a Supervising Solicitor, you will play a key role in leading and developing the family and childcare law team. You’ll work on a diverse caseload, providing expert advice and representation across various areas of family law, while also supporting team growth and maintaining high service standards.

Experience in the following areas

  • Care Proceedings and Public Law Outline (PLO) matters
  • Divorce and financial settlements
  • Private Law Children cases
  • Domestic Abuse, Non-Molestation, and Occupation Orders
  • General family issues, including unmarried couples and cohabitation disputes

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years’ PQE
  • Capable of leading and supervising a growing team
  • Can work confidently both independently and collaboratively
  • Competent and willing to undertake their own advocacy
  • Has an existing following (preferred but not essential)
  • Willing to work towards panel accreditation
  • Proactive in networking and business development
  • Understanding of legal aid procedures

The team works on a hybrid basis, combining office and remote working, with a culture built on trust, accountability and meeting deadlines and targets.

On offer

  • 28 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and time off over Christmas and New Year (increasing with length of service)
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Attractive bonus structure, allowing staff to share in the firm’s success
  • A friendly, supportive working environment with genuine long-term progression opportunities

This role would suit an ambitious Family Solicitor looking to step into or further develop a supervisory position within a progressive and expanding firm.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026