Family Solicitor in Watford

Location: Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire

Salary: Competitive + Hybrid Working + Excellent Benefits

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent upon experience.
• Hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office, 2 days from home).
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Staff introduction bonus.
• Auto-enrolment salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Death in Service cover.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Free eye tests.
• Paid flu vaccinations.
• Discounted legal services across all departments.
• Excellent CPD and ongoing professional development.
• Regular Partner contact and mentoring.
• Modern office facilities.
• Excellent long-term career progression within a Tier 1 Legal 500 Family team.

About This Firm

This is an opportunity to join one of the region's leading Legal 500 recognised law firms. With an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional client service across both commercial and private client disciplines, the firm has established itself as one of the area's most respected legal practices. Its Private Family department is recognised as a Tier 1 Legal 500 team, acting for clients on a broad range of complex and sensitive family matters. The firm combines high-quality legal work with a genuinely supportive culture where lawyers are encouraged to develop their careers, build their own profile and enjoy a healthy work-life balance. Many of the firm's senior lawyers and Partners have progressed internally, reflecting its commitment to investing in talented individuals for the long term.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth, the firm is seeking an ambitious Private Family Solicitor to join its highly regarded Berkhamsted office. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with approximately two or more years' PQE looking to develop their career within a leading Private Family team, working alongside experienced specialists on a varied and often complex caseload. You will enjoy early responsibility, direct client contact and excellent mentoring whilst continuing to build your technical expertise across all aspects of private family law. Whether your ambition is to become a recognised specialist or ultimately progress into senior leadership, this role provides an outstanding platform for long-term career development.

The Role

As a Private Family Solicitor, you will:

• Manage your own varied caseload of Private Family matters.
• Advise clients on divorce and separation.
• Handle financial remedy proceedings.
• Advise on child arrangements and parental responsibility matters.
• Prepare Court applications, witness statements and settlement documentation.
• Draft pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements.
• Undertake advocacy where appropriate and attend Court hearings.
• Work alongside senior colleagues on more complex and high-net-worth matters.
• Build trusted, long-term relationships with clients during sensitive periods of their lives.
• Contribute to networking, business development and the continued growth of the department.

Types of Work

Your caseload is likely to include:

• Divorce & Separation
• Financial Remedy
• High-Net-Worth Financial Matters
• Child Arrangements
• Cohabitation Disputes
• Pre-Nuptial Agreements
• Post-Nuptial Agreements
• Domestic Abuse Matters
• Private Children Act Proceedings
• Relationship Breakdown Advice
• General Private Family Advisory Work

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:

• Approximately 2+ years' PQE within Private Family Law.
• Experience managing your own Private Family caseload.
• Strong technical knowledge across divorce and financial remedy work.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Confidence managing sensitive and emotionally challenging matters.
• Strong drafting and advocacy skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn from experienced colleagues.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in developing long-term client relationships.
• A genuine ambition to continue progressing your Family Law career.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join one of the strongest Private Family teams in the region. Rather than simply processing files, you will work alongside recognised specialists on high-quality matters whilst enjoying genuine responsibility from an early stage in your career. The firm's collaborative culture, strong mentoring and commitment to professional development create an excellent environment for ambitious Family lawyers looking to build a long-term career. Combined with Legal 500 recognition, hybrid working and genuine progression opportunities, this represents an exceptional opportunity for the right individual.

Career Progression

The firm has an outstanding reputation for developing talented lawyers. You will benefit from close Partner support, ongoing mentoring and excellent exposure to complex Private Family work, providing a clear pathway towards Senior Associate and beyond. For ambitious individuals looking to establish themselves within a leading regional Family team, this role offers an exceptional long-term opportunity.

Apply

If you are a Private Family Solicitor looking to join a highly regarded Tier 1 Legal 500 team offering high-quality work, genuine career progression and an outstanding working environment, we would be delighted to speak with you in complete confidence.