At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage your own caseload and advise on complex family law matters.
- Company: Join a top-tier law firm with a strong reputation in the Thames Valley.
- Benefits: Earn up to £75,000, enjoy 25 days leave, and receive private healthcare.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and mentorship while making a real impact in family law.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with up to 5 years PQE in family law.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
A highly regarded full-service regional law firm with a strong Thames Valley presence is looking to appoint a Family Solicitor / Associate in Buckinghamshire to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a Legal 500-recognised practice, advising a high-quality client base on complex and sensitive matters.
You will work closely with a highly experienced Family Partner as part of a close-knit team, receiving hands-on mentoring and structured training across all key areas of family law. You will gain exposure to HNW individuals, entrepreneurs and private clients, with genuine scope for progression in a collaborative and supportive environment.
- Managing your own caseload of privately funded family matters with supervision
- Advising on divorce, financial remedy and private children work
- Supporting senior lawyers on complex, high-value and HNW cases
- Building strong and lasting client relationships
- Supporting business development and networking initiatives
- Working collaboratively within a well-established multi-office team
Qualified Solicitor with up to 5 years PQE in family law
- Strong technical knowledge of divorce and financial remedy work
- Confident advocate or keen to develop advocacy experience
- Competitive basic salary up to £75,000 (dependent on experience)
- ~25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and xmas closure
- ~Discretionary bonus scheme
- ~Private healthcare
- ~Pension scheme
Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.
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