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Senior Family Solicitor - Henley-on-Thames
Specialist Family Law Practice | Leadership Opportunity | High-Calibre Work
A respected and specialist family law firm with a strong presence across the South East is looking to appoint a Senior Family Solicitor to join its established team in Henley-on-Thames. This is a key hire offering the opportunity to handle high-quality private family law work while playing a central role in the development and leadership of the local team.
The Role:
The successful candidate will manage a varied and complex caseload of privately funded family law matters, while also contributing to business development and supporting more junior colleagues. Work will include:
* Divorce and financial remedy proceedings, including high-net-worth cases
* Private children matters, including relocation and parental responsibility disputes
* Pre- and post-nuptial agreements and cohabitation issues
* Domestic abuse and urgent applications
* Mediation and other forms of non-court dispute resolution (where appropriate)
Key Features:
* Senior-level role within a recognised and growing family law practice
* Strong support structure with opportunities to mentor junior lawyers
* Autonomy to manage high-quality work while contributing to the direction of the Henley office
* Competitive salary and benefits
* A collegiate team culture within modern, well-appointed offices
The Ideal Candidate:
* A qualified Family Solicitor with at least 5 years' PQE (more senior applicants also encouraged)
* Proven experience managing complex private family law matters
* Confident, empathetic, and client-focused, with excellent communication skills
* Strong organisational and leadership potential, with a willingness to support team development
* Commercially aware and comfortable contributing to business development initiatives
Location: Henley-on-Thames
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior family solicitor to join a forward-thinking and specialist firm, with a clear path for progression and the chance to make a real impact within a growing regional office.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
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* Employment type
Full-time
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Legal
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Law Practice
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