Job Title: Solicitor
Location: Hybrid/Kings Hill
Salary/package: £42,000 – £48,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

This is a key role providing legal representation and high-quality advice on child protection matters. You’ll help shape critical legal outcomes, working closely with social workers and public bodies to ensure children’s best interests are prioritised in court and care proceedings.

What you’ll be doing

• Represent or assist Counsel in representing clients before Family Courts and tribunals
• Manage a full caseload of public childcare law matters, including case preparation and advocacy
• Provide clear legal advice to social workers and external clients on all aspects of child protection
• Carry out legal research and share insights with colleagues to support casework and development
• Work collaboratively with the Head of Group and other legal teams across Invicta Law
• Attend internal and external meetings as a representative of Invicta Law
• Support non-admitted and support staff, contributing to team success
• Adhere to internal quality assurance and compliance procedures
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and ongoing improvement within the team

What we’re looking for

• Qualified solicitor or lawyer with a current practising certificate
• Experience in child protection law and advocacy in Family Courts
• Strong legal research, drafting, and case management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset and willingness to support colleagues
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning

What you’ll get in return

• Salary of £42,000–£48,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and a discretionary extra day at Christmas
• Life assurance cover (4x salary)
• Pension scheme with up to 7.5% employer contribution
• Additional benefits including retail and gym discounts, health cash plan and cycle to work scheme
• Volunteer days and access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme
• Tailored learning and development support with real opportunities to progress