At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage your own caseload and advise on complex family law matters.
- Company: Leading regional law firm with a strong reputation in Family Law.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, flexible hours, and excellent health benefits.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities and a collaborative work environment.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real impact in family law cases.
- Qualifications: 3–6 years PQE in Family Law and strong client care skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
Join a highly regarded and growing Family Law team. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Solicitor (Associate level, 3–6 years PQE) to join a leading regional law firm with an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional client service. Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you'll advise on a varied and high-quality caseload, including complex private children matters, high-value financial remedy cases and matters with an international element. This role offers excellent career development opportunities, exposure to advocacy and the chance to work alongside recognised specialists in Family Law.
The Role
- Manage your own caseload of private family law matters.
- Advise on complex private children disputes.
- Handle financial remedy matters, including high-net-worth cases.
- Support senior lawyers on complex and high-profile cases.
- Build strong, long-term relationships with clients.
- Deliver practical, empathetic and commercially focused legal advice.
- Undertake advocacy where appropriate, with support to further develop these skills.
- Contribute to business development and networking activities.
- Play an active role in the continued growth and success of the team.
About You
- 3–6 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in Family Law.
- Experience managing their own caseload.
- Strong knowledge of both private children and financial remedy work (essential).
- Experience of, or a genuine interest in, international family matters.
- Advocacy experience or a desire to develop advocacy skills.
- Excellent communication and client care skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- A collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering outstanding client service.
- An interest in networking and developing professional relationships.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary.
- Discretionary bonus scheme.
- Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office).
- Flexible working hours.
- Bupa/Medicash healthcare.
- Pension scheme.
- Life insurance and income protection.
- 25 days' annual leave plus flexible bank holidays (increasing with service).
- Option to purchase up to 10 additional days' annual leave each year.
- Additional wellbeing days.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 wellbeing support.
- Ongoing learning, development and genuine career progression opportunities.
If you're an ambitious Family Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career with a respected, forward-thinking firm offering high-quality work and an excellent culture, we'd love to hear from you.
