Job Description
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Family Solicitor with 2-5 years PQE to join a well-established and highly regarded high net worth family team acting for clients across the North East region.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and commercially minded solicitor to work alongside experienced Partners within a supportive environment, handling a broad range of privately funded family matters, including high-net-worth cases.
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* Divorce and separation
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* Financial remedy matters, including high-net-worth cases
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* Private children matters
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* Cohabitation disputes
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* Pre and post-nuptial agreements
You will be responsible for providing clear and practical legal advice tailored to individual client circumstances, drafting high-quality legal documentation, and representing clients through negotiations, hearings, and advocacy where required.
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* Conducting advocacy and attending court hearings
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* Managing deadlines and ensuring compliance with court procedures
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* Building and maintaining strong client relationships
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* Supporting business development and networking initiatives
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* Supervising and mentoring junior team members where appropriate
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* Keeping up to date with legal developments and ongoing professional training
About You
Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with ideally a minimum of 2 years’ PQE up to around 5yrs PQE
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* Have proven experience advising on divorce, financial remedy, and private Children Act matters
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* Be confident managing a varied caseload independently
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* Possess strong advocacy and negotiation skills
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* Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
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* Show strong commercial awareness and business development capability
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* 25 days holiday increasing with years service plus buy/sell holiday scheme
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* Private Healthcare
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* Bonus
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* Hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 at home)
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* 6% pension contribution
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* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave