SOLICITOR (FAMILY) – Competitive Salary + Bonus – Southampton – Hybrid Working, Healthcare, Generous Holiday
The Job
An established and highly regarded South Coast law firm is seeking a 3–5 year PQE Solicitor to join its successful Family team in Southampton.
This is an outstanding opportunity to work closely with a highly respected Partner handling high-quality and often high-net-worth family matters. The role offers exposure to complex financial remedy work and private children cases, requiring exceptional client care and strategic thinking.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting a Partner with an established and complex caseload
Building and developing your own varied caseload
Advising on divorce and separation matters
Handling high-value and complex financial remedy cases (including trusts, business assets, pensions and overseas assets)
Advising on cohabitation disputes
Drafting and advising on pre- and post-nuptial agreements
Managing private law children matters
Taking ownership of time management and financial targets
Actively engaging in business development and marketing initiatives
Maintaining compliance with regulatory and professional standards This is a challenging yet rewarding position, offering exposure to premium-quality work within a collaborative and high-performing team.
The Candidate
3–5 years’ PQE specialising in Family Law
Strong experience in divorce, financial remedy and private children matters
Experience dealing with high-value or complex asset structures
Strong technical ability and attention to detail
Exceptional client care skills
Ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and confidently
Strategic thinker with a solutions-focused mindset
Commercially aware with an interest in business development
Organised, proactive and capable of working independently and within a team
The Package
Competitive salary
Bonus scheme
Hybrid working
Clear career progression pathway
Generous holiday allowance
Healthcare provision
City centre office location
Active social and charity initiatives
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