Child Poverty Action Group – Head of Strategic Litigation

Child Poverty Action Group – Head of Strategic Litigation

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About the Job

Hours: 35 per week. CPAG operates a ‘core hours’ and flexi/TOIL (Time Off In Lieu) policy. Flexible working arrangements will be considered (e.g. part time, compressed hours).

Salary: Band E 95-105% (£50,449 - £55,759) plus 5.64% of salary pension employer contribution.

Contract: Permanent

Location: London (with hybrid working options)

This is an exciting opportunity to lead CPAG’s strategic legal work at an important time in the organisation’s fight to end child poverty. As Head of Strategic Litigation, you will oversee and carry out CPAG’s work using legal cases for positive impact, to benefit families and children in poverty. You will be responsible for setting the strategic direction of CPAG’s legal work, in addition to managing CPAG’s legal practice and playing an active role in conducting high-profile litigation on a day-to-day basis.

We are looking for someone who is strategically minded and passionate about using the law to advocate for the rights of, and directly improve the lives of, families in poverty. The ideal candidate will be a solicitor (E&W qualified) with substantial post-qualification experience. You will have experience of conducting public law litigation and legal aid (publicly funded) work. You will be able to supervise the casework of colleagues, such as CPAG’s junior or trainee solicitor(s) and welfare benefit advisers, and support the professional development and wellbeing of your team. You may have experience of working with clients in vulnerable situations or with additional needs, for example, survivors of domestic abuse, refugees, disabled people or children and young people.

We welcome applications from individuals with the skills and experience outlined and we can be flexible about working arrangements. We operate a hybrid working system and would be happy to discuss any flexibilities required. CPAG is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion which you can read more about in the job pack.

For more information about this post and to apply download the Head of Strategic Litigation job pack and application form.

If you have questions or need specific arrangements or reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process please contact us at

To apply, please return the application form, taking particular care to provide full details of how you meet the person specification.
Please send your application to

Closing date for applications: 11.59pm, Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Interviews will be held at our London office: w/c 4 May 2026

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