Family Solicitor | 4+ PQE | Norwich
A strong opportunity to join a well‑established regional practice with one of the largest and most respected family teams across East Anglia. This is an important hire within a directory‑ranked department known for complex financial and children matters, a constructive ADR‑focused approach and a supportive, client‑centred culture.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll take on a central role within a sizeable, multi‑office family team, managing your own files while working alongside senior colleagues on higher‑value or more complex cases.
* Handling a varied caseload across financial remedies, divorce and separation, children matters, cohabitation disputes and domestic abuse work
* Advising on cases involving businesses, pensions, farms, property portfolios and other family‑owned assets, often in collaboration with corporate and private client teams
* Taking early responsibility for client meetings, drafting, negotiations and progressing matters with clear, practical guidance
* Working constructively to resolve issues wherever possible, with the opportunity to develop and apply ADR skills
* Supporting senior lawyers on complex financial cases, international children matters and cases requiring urgent court action
* Playing an active role in business development, networking and building your profile across the region
About You
You’ll bring strong technical experience, emotional intelligence and a balanced, calm approach to challenging situations.
* 4+ PQE in family law with broad experience across finance and children matters
* Ability to manage your own caseload with confidence and good judgement
* Clear, empathetic communication skills and a commitment to constructive resolution
* Comfortable with client‑facing responsibility and progressing matters proactively
* Interest in developing specialist areas, such as complex finance, ADR or children work
What’s on Offer
You’ll be part of a recognised family practice with strong rankings, sizeable teams across multiple offices and a commitment to excellent client service.
* A steady flow of high‑quality family work, including mid‑to‑high‑value financial cases and complex children matters
* Support for professional development, including collaborative law, advocacy and working with mediators
* A culture that values empathy, teamwork and practical, early guidance for clients
* Strong cross‑department collaboration, particularly with private client, corporate and real estate teams
* A modern, well‑resourced working environment across attractive regional office locations
* Long‑term career prospects within a growing, well‑regarded practice
The Firm
The firm is an award‑winning regional practice with offices across East Anglia and the Midlands, known for its client‑first ethos, practical advice and consistently strong client feedback. Its family department is one of the strongest in the region and is highly respected for its technical skill, thoughtful approach and commitment to resolving matters constructively wherever possible.
The structure, scale and culture provide a strong platform for a family lawyer seeking complex, meaningful work with excellent internal support and opportunities to build a long‑term career.
Apply now or contact Harrison for a confidential discussion.
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