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Family Solicitor / Legal Executive – DerbyLocation: Derby (with offices across the Midlands)The Role My client is a well-established full-service law firm, with a specialist family law team supporting clients through relationship breakdowns with expert legal advice. The firm is seeking an experienced and client-focused Family Solicitor to join its growing team in Derby. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside an experienced family law specialist and support a wide range of clients navigating complex and sensitive legal matters. You will handle your own caseload while contributing to a supportive and collaborative environment that prioritises constructive outcomes and minimises conflict wherever possible.Areas of WorkDivorce and separationCivil partnerships and same-sex marriageFinancial settlements on separationFamily mediationChild arrangements and disputesCohabitation disputesPre- and post-nuptial agreementsDomestic abuse mattersAbout the Team You will work closely with an experienced and respected Family Law Partner alongside a well-honed team that follows best practice principles that emphasise negotiation and agreement as a non-confrontational approach wherever possible.About youQualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in Family LawStrong technical knowledge across a range of family law mattersExcellent communication and client care skillsAbility to handle sensitive matters with discretion and empathyA commitment to negotiation and achieving amicable outcomes where possibleStrong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy caseloadWhat on Offer?Competitive salary (dependent on experience)Supportive and collaborative working environmentOpportunities for professional development and progressionA strong focus on client care and quality of serviceThe opportunity to make a meaningful difference in clients’ livesWhy Join? If you are a Family Solicitor looking to join a respected Derby based firm where your work truly makes an impact, and seeking a fresh challenge within Family Law within a supportive and progressive environment, please contact Andrew Cookson at G2 Legal, or apply via the link enclosing your current CV.#INDMALN

Childcare Solicitor – Derby A well-established and growing law firm is seeking a Child Care Solicitor (3+ Years PQE) to join its specialist Family and Child Care team based in Derby.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Solicitor to develop their career within a highly regarded department handling a broad range of public law children matters.While the role will be primarily based from the Derby office, the firm also has a presence across Leicester and Nottingham, offering access to client base and strong referral network throughout the East Midlands.You will advise and represent parents, grandparents, other family members and children in complex childcare proceedings, including care orders, supervision orders, emergency protection orders, special guardianship applications, adoption matters, child protection proceedings and Legal Aid-funded cases.You will manage your own caseload while providing expert legal advice and exceptional client care to vulnerable individuals and families.You will be responsible for handling Legal Aid and CCMS processes, preparing court documentation and evidence, attending hearings, undertaking advocacy where appropriate and supporting junior members of the team.The role also offers the opportunity to contribute to business development initiatives and help strengthen the firm's Childcare offering across Derby and the wider East Midlands region.This position combines quality legal work with genuine flexibility and long-term career prospects.The firm offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to balance office and home working while remaining connected to a supportive and collaborative team.Alongside a competitive salary dependent on experience, benefits include generous annual leave, additional birthday leave after one year of service, a healthcare plan, pension scheme, bonus opportunities, social events and ongoing professional development.This is an outstanding opportunity for a Children Panel Accredited Solicitor seeking a rewarding role within a forward-thinking and expanding practice.For further information, please contact Andrew Cookson at G2 Legal or apply via the link enclosing your current CV.#INDCATN

Child Care Solicitor – DerbyThe Opportunity My client, a well-established, multi-service law firm with a strong regional reputation is seeking to recruit an experienced Child Care Solicitor to join its expanding Family and Care team. The firm is known for combining legal excellence with a genuinely compassionate, client-first approach. With deep roots in the local community and a long-standing history of supporting families through complex and sensitive matters, this is an opportunity to work somewhere that values both professional expertise and human understanding.The Role You will manage a varied and rewarding caseload of child care matters, including both publicly funded and private cases. The role offers high-quality work, autonomy and the chance to play a meaningful role in shaping outcomes for children and families.Key responsibilities include:Managing a full caseload of public law child care mattersRepresenting clients at court hearings, case conferences and key meetingsProviding guidance and mentoring to junior team membersBuilding strong professional relationships with local authorities, guardians and other stakeholdersEnsuring compliance with regulatory requirements, including accurate time recording and billingWhat’s on Offer?Competitive salaryHigh-quality, meaningful work within child protection and care proceedingsA supportive, collaborative team culture with a strong emphasis on wellbeingOngoing CPD support and structured career progressionA modern, forward-thinking firm that embraces flexibility, innovation and professional developmentThe opportunity to work for a firm with a strong ethical foundation and a genuine commitment to its clients and communityAbout youQualified Solicitor with solid experience in child care / public family lawMember of the Law Society Children PanelConfident advocate with excellent communication and client-care skillsHighly organised, empathetic and proactive in approachPassionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and familiesWhy Apply? This role is ideal for a Child Care Solicitor seeking long-term career stability, high-quality work and the chance to be part of a respected firm where values, people and professional standards truly matter. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, or something that you’d like to find out more information about, please contact Andrew Cookson or apply enclosing your current CV.#INDCATN