Part-Time / Consultant Family Solicitor – Family Law
LS Legal Solicitors | City of London / Remote Working
About Us
LS Legal Solicitors is a multi-service law firm based in the City of London (EC2M). We are a small, agile and growing practice providing high-quality legal advice across a range of areas, including immigration, family law, corporate and commercial matters, and civil litigation.
Our diverse client base includes private individuals, local businesses, high-net-worth individuals and international clients from around the world.
The Role
Due to the continued growth of our Family Department, we are looking for an experienced Family Solicitor to join us on either a part-time employed or consultant basis.
This opportunity would suit a confident and commercially minded solicitor who is looking for flexibility while becoming part of a supportive and growing practice.
You will be expected to manage your own caseload independently, provide a high standard of client care and contribute to the continued development of the Family Department.
We welcome applications from SRA-regulated solicitors with at least 2 years' PQE and experienced CILEx practitioners specialising in Family Law.
Ideally, you will have experience across a broad range of family law matters, including:
Divorce and financial remedy proceedings, including HNW matters
Child arrangements orders, including live-with/contact, specific issue and prohibited steps orders
Domestic abuse matters, including Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders
Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
Separation and cohabitation agreements
Private law children matters, including internal and international relocation
Public law children matters and care proceedings – desirable but not essential
Consent orders and enforcement applications
Drafting statements, applications and court bundles
Conducting advocacy at appropriate hearings
Advising clients on mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution
Managing a varied caseload with minimal supervision
Delivering clear, sensitive and client-focused legal advice
About You
The successful candidate will:
Be an SRA-regulated solicitor or suitably qualified CILEx practitioner with strong Family Law experience
Be confident managing matters independently from initial instruction through to conclusion
Have excellent technical, drafting and client-care skills
Be highly organised, meticulous and able to manage competing deadlines
Communicate complex and sensitive legal issues clearly and empathetically
Have a proactive and commercially aware approach
Be interested in contributing to the growth and development of the department
Have an existing client following or referral network – advantageous for consultant applicants, but not essential
Have Russian language skills – advantageous, but not essential
What We Offer
We can offer a flexible arrangement depending on the successful candidate's experience and preferred working model, including:
Part-time employed or consultant solicitor opportunities
Flexible and remote working
A friendly, collaborative and supportive working environment
Opportunities to develop your practice and professional profile
Scope to play an active role in the growth of our Family Department
Competitive remuneration, to be agreed depending on experience and working arrangement
If you are an experienced Family Solicitor looking for greater flexibility and the opportunity to work with a growing City of London practice, we would be pleased to hear from you.
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