At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in complex family law matters and manage your own caseload.
- Company: Join a highly regarded Family team with a stellar reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, private medical cover, and generous leave.
- Other info: Supportive team culture with clear career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Work on high-value cases and develop your expertise in family law.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with 2-5 years' PQE in Family Law.
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor to join a highly regarded and growing Family team with an excellent reputation for handling complex private family matters. This established practice is recognised for its expertise across both financial remedy and children work, acting for high-net-worth individuals, business owners, professionals and families on a wide range of complex and sensitive matters. The team is particularly well known for its work on high-value financial cases and complex children disputes, offering exposure to some of the most interesting family law work in the region.
The Role
Working closely with experienced senior lawyers, you will assist on a broad range of complex matters while also managing your own caseload of privately funded family work. Typical matters will include:
- Divorce and dissolution proceedings
- Financial remedy matters
- High-net-worth financial disputes
- Cases involving pensions, trusts and family businesses
- Property and asset portfolio disputes
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Cohabitation disputes
- Schedule 1 Children Act applications
- Private children matters
- Internal and international relocation disputes
- Domestic abuse matters
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting on complex financial and children matters
- Managing your own caseload of private family law matters
- Providing empathetic and commercially focused advice to clients
- Drafting legal documents and correspondence
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Supporting business development and networking initiatives
- Contributing to the continued growth and success of the Family team
About You
- Qualified Solicitor with 2-5 years' PQE in Family Law
- Experience handling privately funded family matters
- Strong knowledge of financial remedy and children work
- Excellent client care and communication skills
- Strong drafting and organisational abilities
- Ability to manage matters independently while working collaboratively within a team
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development
- Resolution membership or accreditation would be advantageous but is not essential
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary of £50,000 - £65,000
- Opportunity to join a highly regarded Tier-ranked Family team
- Exposure to high-value and complex private family work
- Strong mentoring and support from experienced specialists
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Private medical cover and enhanced benefits package
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Family Solicitor seeking high-quality work, genuine career progression and the chance to develop their expertise within a leading private family team.
Apply
For further information or a confidential discussion, please submit your CV. This role may also be suitable for candidates currently working as a Family Solicitor, Family Associate, Private Family Lawyer, Divorce Solicitor, Children Law Solicitor, Matrimonial Solicitor or Family Law Associate.
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Family Solicitor in Bournemouth employer: Sellick Partnership Limited - Private Practice
Join a highly regarded Family team that offers an exceptional work environment for Family Solicitors. With a focus on complex private family matters, you will benefit from strong mentoring, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive culture that fosters professional growth. This is an ideal opportunity for those seeking to advance their careers while working on high-value cases in a collaborative setting.
Contact Details:
Sellick Partnership Limited - Private Practice Recruitment Team
