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I don't work for the GLD but have done work for GLD and know a lot of people who have worked for them.

I know several women who have moved in exactly the circumstances you describe. The trade off for lower pay is more flexible working and really interesting work. I got the impression that - like all public services - they are hugely understaffed so people are busy but as an employer they are very open to flexible and part time working. That said this info could be very out of date.

I know four I think maybe five women who left the Bar when their children were young to go to the GLD and all really liked it and said it suited their circumstances better than private practice. Three of them came back to the Bar when their children were older so make of that what you will.

I'd see if you can get in touch with someone who works there. If you do magic circle litigation, I expect you have friends who are barristers in chambers where there are people on the AG panels - they are bound to know some people in GLD who have done what you have done. I mean real friends as opposed to random work contacts as I expect you want to keep a potential move quiet!