Family Solicitor

Family Solicitor (5+ Years' PQE)

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Solicitor with at least 5 years' PQE to join a well-established and growing Family Law team. This role offers the chance to manage a varied caseload of privately funded family matters while working within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Role
The successful candidate will manage a broad caseload of family law matters, including:

• Divorce and dissolution proceedings.
• Financial remedy applications and matrimonial finance matters.
• Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements.
• Cohabitation disputes.
• Private children matters.
• Providing clear, practical and empathetic legal advice to private clients.
• Managing cases from instruction through to conclusion.
• Working closely with colleagues across the wider team on complex matters where required.
• Supporting business development activities and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Assisting with the supervision and development of junior team members where appropriate.

Candidate RequirementsThe ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 5 years' PQE in family law.
• Strong technical knowledge across divorce, financial remedies and private children work.
• Experience managing a busy caseload of privately funded matters independently.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• A proactive and organised approach to case management.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Resolution Accreditation (essential), with Advanced Resolution or Law Society Accreditation desirable.
• Previous business development experience would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working.
• High-quality privately funded work.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced family law specialists.
• A clear pathway for career progression.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with length of service.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Health and wellbeing benefits.
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working arrangements.