Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £50,000
If you're a Family Solicitor looking for greater autonomy, genuine exposure to a broad range of family matters, and the support of experienced colleagues, this opportunity offers a strong platform for your next move.
You’ll join a specialist dispute resolution practice with an established family team handling a varied caseload that includes divorce, financial remedies, private children matters, cohabitation disputes, separation agreements, consent orders and TOLATA claims. From day one, you’ll be trusted to manage your own files while benefiting from supervision and support on more complex matters.
The role would suit a solicitor who enjoys direct client contact and takes pride in delivering a compassionate, commercially focused service during what can often be challenging circumstances for clients. You’ll have the opportunity to work on financial remedy proceedings, including exposure to complex financial cases, while helping to build long-term relationships with clients and professional referrers.
Alongside fee‑earning responsibilities, you’ll play an active role in supporting the continued growth of the department through networking, business development and proactive management of new enquiries. Hybrid working is available, with office attendance arrangements agreed before appointment.
What you’ll do
- Manage a varied family law caseload independently
- Advise on divorce, financial remedies, private children and cohabitation matters
- Handle separation agreements, consent orders and TOLATA disputes
- Assist on complex financial and high‑net‑worth family law matters
- Attend court hearings, client meetings and networking events
- Draft court documentation, witness statements and correspondence
- Develop relationships with clients, introducers and professional contacts
- Support departmental growth and business development initiatives
What you’ll need
- Qualified Solicitor with at least 2 years' PQE in Family Law
- Experience managing a family law caseload independently
- Strong knowledge of divorce, financial remedies and private children matters
- Experience of financial remedy proceedings
- A commercial approach and enthusiasm for business development
About the company
A specialist litigation and dispute resolution practice with recognised expertise across Family Law, Professional Negligence, Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury. The firm is committed to delivering outstanding client care, practical legal advice and successful outcomes for its clients.
For a confidential discussion or further information, please contact: Cara Hickey
cara@douglas-scott.co.uk
07451 274 809
Family Solicitor (2 years PQE) in City of London employer: Douglas Scott Global Recruitment
Join a Legal 500-ranked firm that prioritises its employees and fosters a supportive, inclusive culture. As a Dispute Resolution Solicitor, you'll benefit from a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and clear pathways for career progression while engaging with high-profile clients on diverse and stimulating cases. This is an exceptional opportunity to grow within a respected team that values client relationships and professional development.
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