Location: Fully Remote (within approx. 1 hour of Chelmsford)
Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 + bonus potential
Are you a Family Solicitor looking for a role that genuinely offers flexibility, autonomy and a sustainable workload?
Many roles promise work-life balance but still come with heavy billing targets, rigid office expectations and little control over your diary. This opportunity offers something genuinely different.
We are working with a specialist family law firm that operates on a fully remote, trust-based model, designed to allow solicitors to do excellent legal work while maintaining a healthy balance with life outside the office.
Due to continued demand and a steady flow of client referrals, the firm is now looking to recruit one or two Family Solicitors (3+ PQE) to join its growing team.
This is a rare opportunity to work in a genuinely flexible environment where trust, autonomy and wellbeing are prioritised, while still benefiting from excellent quality work and strong senior legal support.
The Role
You will manage your own private family law caseload, advising clients on a broad range of matters including:
* Divorce and financial settlements
* Children arrangements
* Cohabitation and separation matters
* Nuptial agreements and related advice
The firm takes a settlement-focused approach, encouraging early resolution wherever possible while providing strong representation when litigation becomes necessary.
New clients are introduced through paid fixed-fee consultations, allowing solicitors to provide thorough initial advice without the pressure of unpaid exploratory calls.
From a structure perspective, the successful candidate will report directly to the firm’s Managing Director, who oversees operations, procedures, compliance and client care across the practice.
Day-to-day legal support and mentoring is provided by an experienced senior family lawyer, ensuring you always have access to guidance on complex matters when needed.
While the role is fully remote, candidates should be located within approximately one hour of Chelmsford, as occasional court attendance in the local area may be required and periodic in-person collaboration or equipment logistics are easier within this distance.
A Different Way of Working
This firm has been intentionally designed to move away from many of the pressures associated with traditional private practice.
Genuine Flexibility
* Fully remote working from your own confidential home office Flexible working patterns, including school-hours arrangements
* Freedom to manage your diary and workload in a way that works for you Evening client meetings can be balanced by adjusting your working hours
Sensible Billing Expectations
Approximately 3–3.5 billable hours per day Focus on delivering excellent outcomes rather than chasing unrealistic targets Ethical, Client-Focused Practice
The firm is committed to a calm, constructive approach to family law, prioritising:
Early resolution and settlement where possible Clear, practical advice to clients Professional and respectful communication The firm is selective about the work it takes on, ensuring both clients and team members are treated with respect.
About You
This opportunity would suit a solicitor who:
* Is qualified in England & Wales with 3+ years’ PQE in family law
* Is confident managing their own caseload with appropriate support
* Has strong communication and client care skills Is comfortable working remotely and managing their own workload
* Is based within around one hour of Chelmsford
* Shares a values-driven, pragmatic approach to family law
* Candidates seeking a better work-life balance without sacrificing quality work are particularly encouraged to apply.
What’s On Offer
* £45,000 – £60,000 salary, depending on experience
* Future fee-share bonus structure once established in the role
* Fully remote working with flexible hours Support from a highly experienced senior family lawyer
* The opportunity to be part of a small, supportive and genuinely collaborative team
* A sustainable long-term career path in family law without the burnout often associated with traditional practice
Interested? Let’s Talk
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:
Clara Rose
Clara Rose Consultancy
📞 07971 493048
📧 clara@clararoseconsultancy.co.uk
Even if this role isn’t quite the right fit, feel free to get in touch as I work with a number of firms across the region and may have other opportunities that could be of interest.
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