Your new firm An award-winning regional law firm is seeking a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its highly regarded Family team. Recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, the firm has built an excellent reputation for advising individuals on complex and sensitive family matters. Your new role This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established Family team handling a broad range of high-value and complex matters, often involving high-net-worth individuals and international elements. Working closely with experienced Partners and senior lawyers, you will support on sophisticated financial remedy cases involving trusts, business interests, pensions, inherited wealth and international assets, whilst gradually developing your own caseload. The team also advises on private children matters, family agreements including pre- and post-nuptial agreements, cohabitation disputes, Schedule 1 and TLATA claims, surrogacy matters, mediation and other forms of non-court dispute resolution. The department has particular expertise in complex and cross-border family matters and regularly acts on cases involving international clients. You will benefit from excellent mentoring and development opportunities whilst building your own profile within the family law market. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with Family Law experience. Experience in financial remedy work, private children matters and privately funded family law would be advantageous, particularly where complex financial or international issues are involved. Strong communication skills, a proactive approach to client care and an interest in business development are essential, alongside the ability to work collaboratively and deliver positive outcomes for clients. The expected PQE ranges from NQ-3 PQE, but applications outside this range are welcomed. What you'll get in return You will join a highly respected Family team known for its technical expertise and supportive culture. The role offers exposure to excellent-quality work, close mentorship from recognised specialists and clear opportunities for long-term progression. The firm operates a flexible hybrid working model and is committed to supporting professional development whilst offering a competitive salary and benefits package. What you need to do now If you are interested in this role or would like to discuss it further, please get in touch for a confidential conversation. If this opportunity isn't quite the right fit but you are considering a move within Family Law, I would still be very happy to speak with you. We would expect a lawyer with the stated PQE to have developed the appropriate level of experience, but applications from individuals with higher or lower PQE are equally welcome. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Family Lawyer - NQ-3 in Guildford employer: Hays Technology
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