Hiring: Family Solicitor/ Senior Solicitor

Rose & Rose is looking to appoint an experienced *Senior Family Solicitor with at least 5 years’ PQE or equivalent experience in private family law* to join our established Kingston team. This is an opportunity for a confident family lawyer who can independently manage a high-quality private family caseload, build strong client relationships and play an active role in the continued growth of the department. For the right candidate, the role offers genuine autonomy, a strong pipeline of work and clear long-term progression, including the potential for partnership. *You will manage a varied caseload of private family matters from initial instruction through to conclusion, including: * Financial remedy proceedings * Private children matters and child arrangements * Domestic abuse matters, including injunctions * International and expatriate divorce and child arrangement matters The role combines high-quality technical work with direct client contact and is well suited to a solicitor who enjoys taking ownership of matters and building long-term client relationships. You will also be encouraged to contribute to the commercial development of the department by maintaining strong relationships with clients and referrers, identifying opportunities for new work and taking ownership of the financial performance of your caseload. *At least *5 years’ PQE or equivalent experience specifically in private family law* * Strong experience managing a private family caseload independently * Good experience in financial remedy matters * Experience handling private children matters * The ability to manage files from initial instruction through to conclusion without day-to-day supervision * A commercially aware approach to billing, case management and client service * A proactive and ambitious approach to career progression Applicants must be qualified to practise in England and Wales, whether as a solicitor, CILEX lawyer or an overseas-qualified lawyer with the relevant permission to practise. *A strong and consistent pipeline of high-quality private family work * Clear progression opportunities, including potential partnership * Competitive remuneration based on experience, performance and contribution Rose & Rose combines high-quality legal work with a friendly, collaborative and down-to-earth working environment. We are looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career within the firm and play a meaningful role in the continued development of the family department. *Salary:* £60,000–£120,000 per year, depending on experience and contribution. *Ability to commute/relocate: * Kingston upon Thames KT1 1HL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) How many years’ experience do you have handling financial remedy matters? * Do you have current or recent experience handling private children matters? * Are you qualified to practise in England and Wales as a solicitor, CILEX lawyer or eligible overseas-qualified lawyer? PQE Private Family Law: 5 years (required)